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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,721.86, 232,094.68 and 65,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,721.86, 232,094.68 and 65,975.84 is: 98,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,721.86 : 232,094.68 = 65,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,721.86/232,094.68 = 65,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,721.86x = 232,094.68 × 65,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,721.86x = 15,312,641,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312,641,472.53/154,721.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,968.83

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