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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,485.10, 231,727.65 and 65,716.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,485.10, 231,727.65 and 65,716.30 is: 98,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,485.10 : 231,727.65 = 65,716.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,485.10/231,727.65 = 65,716.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,485.10x = 231,727.65 × 65,716.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,485.10x = 15,228,283,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,283,765.70/154,485.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,574.45

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