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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,493.98, 231,553.84 and 65,560.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,493.98, 231,553.84 and 65,560.66 is: 98,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,493.98 : 231,553.84 = 65,560.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,493.98/231,553.84 = 65,560.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,493.98x = 231,553.84 × 65,560.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,493.98x = 15,180,822,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,822,575.93/154,493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,261.58

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