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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,788.48, 232,034.60 and 98,454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,788.48, 232,034.60 and 98,454.06 is: 147,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,788.48 : 232,034.60 = 98,454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,788.48/232,034.60 = 98,454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,788.48x = 232,034.60 × 98,454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,788.48x = 22,844,748,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844,748,430.48/154,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,586.88

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