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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,521.62, 231,879.93 and 65,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,521.62, 231,879.93 and 65,774.98 is: 98,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,521.62 : 231,879.93 = 65,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,521.62/231,879.93 = 65,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,521.62x = 231,879.93 × 65,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,521.62x = 15,251,897,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,251,897,758.15/154,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,703.97

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