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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,545.80, 231,645.90 and 65,784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,545.80, 231,645.90 and 65,784.20 is: 98,602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,545.80 : 231,645.90 = 65,784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,545.80/231,645.90 = 65,784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,545.80x = 231,645.90 × 65,784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,545.80x = 15,238,640,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238,640,214.78/154,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,602.75

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