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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,719.61, 232,091.30 and 65,973.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,719.61, 232,091.30 and 65,973.58 is: 98,965.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,719.61 : 232,091.30 = 65,973.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,719.61/232,091.30 = 65,973.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,719.61x = 232,091.30 × 65,973.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,719.61x = 15,311,893,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311,893,947.85/154,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,965.44

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