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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,492.30, 231,565.65 and 65,730.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,492.30, 231,565.65 and 65,730.70 is: 98,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,492.30 : 231,565.65 = 65,730.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,492.30/231,565.65 = 65,730.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,492.30x = 231,565.65 × 65,730.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,492.30x = 15,220,972,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,972,270.46/154,492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,522.53

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