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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,670.10, 232,221.15 and 98,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,670.10, 232,221.15 and 98,855.70 is: 148,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,670.10 : 232,221.15 = 98,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,670.10/232,221.15 = 98,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,670.10x = 232,221.15 × 98,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,670.10x = 22,956,384,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956,384,338.06/154,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,421.60

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