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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,698.78, 232,060.32 and 65,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,698.78, 232,060.32 and 65,952.96 is: 98,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,698.78 : 232,060.32 = 65,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,698.78/232,060.32 = 65,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,698.78x = 232,060.32 × 65,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,698.78x = 15,305,065,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,065,002.55/154,698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,934.62

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