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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,725.12, 232,103.84 and 65,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,725.12, 232,103.84 and 65,988 is: 98,988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,725.12 : 232,103.84 = 65,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,725.12/232,103.84 = 65,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,725.12x = 232,103.84 × 65,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,725.12x = 15,316,068,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,068,193.92/154,725.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,988.89

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