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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,609.32, 232,001.46 and 65,853.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,609.32, 232,001.46 and 65,853.57 is: 98,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,609.32 : 232,001.46 = 65,853.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,609.32/232,001.46 = 65,853.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,609.32x = 232,001.46 × 65,853.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,609.32x = 15,278,124,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,278,124,386.21/154,609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,817.62

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