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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,741.56, 232,124.69 and 65,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,741.56, 232,124.69 and 65,995.86 is: 98,999.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,741.56 : 232,124.69 = 65,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,741.56/232,124.69 = 65,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,741.56x = 232,124.69 × 65,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,741.56x = 15,319,268,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,268,543.78/154,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,999.06

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