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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,741.06, 232,123.94 and 65,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,741.06, 232,123.94 and 65,995.36 is: 98,998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,741.06 : 232,123.94 = 65,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,741.06/232,123.94 = 65,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,741.06x = 232,123.94 × 65,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,741.06x = 15,319,102,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,102,984.92/154,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,998.31

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