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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,588.91, 232,010.53 and 65,942.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,588.91, 232,010.53 and 65,942.51 is: 98,968.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,588.91 : 232,010.53 = 65,942.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,588.91/232,010.53 = 65,942.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,588.91x = 232,010.53 × 65,942.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,588.91x = 15,299,355,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299,355,369.72/154,588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,968.00

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