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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,787.48, 232,033.10 and 98,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,787.48, 232,033.10 and 98,453.06 is: 147,585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,787.48 : 232,033.10 = 98,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,787.48/232,033.10 = 98,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,787.48x = 232,033.10 × 98,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,787.48x = 22,844,368,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844,368,716.29/154,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,585.38

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