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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,481.55, 232,110.54 and 98,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,481.55, 232,110.54 and 98,346.72 is: 147,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,481.55 : 232,110.54 = 98,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,481.55/232,110.54 = 98,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,481.55x = 232,110.54 × 98,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,481.55x = 22,827,310,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,827,310,286.43/154,481.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,767.23

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