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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,737.06, 232,117.94 and 65,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,737.06, 232,117.94 and 65,991.36 is: 98,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,737.06 : 232,117.94 = 65,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,737.06/232,117.94 = 65,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,737.06x = 232,117.94 × 65,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,737.06x = 15,317,778,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317,778,541.00/154,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,992.31

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