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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,666.10, 232,215.15 and 98,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,666.10, 232,215.15 and 98,851.70 is: 148,415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,666.10 : 232,215.15 = 98,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,666.10/232,215.15 = 98,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,666.10x = 232,215.15 × 98,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,666.10x = 22,954,862,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954,862,343.26/154,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,415.60

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