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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,774.72, 232,178.80 and 66,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,774.72, 232,178.80 and 66,037.60 is: 99,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,774.72 : 232,178.80 = 66,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,774.72/232,178.80 = 66,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,774.72x = 232,178.80 × 66,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,774.72x = 15,332,530,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,332,530,722.88/154,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,063.53

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