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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,810.60, 232,215.90 and 98,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,810.60, 232,215.90 and 98,823.40 is: 148,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,810.60 : 232,215.90 = 98,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,810.60/232,215.90 = 98,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,810.60x = 232,215.90 × 98,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,810.60x = 22,948,364,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948,364,772.06/154,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,235.10

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