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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,810.60, 232,431.90 and 98,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,810.60, 232,431.90 and 98,996.20 is: 148,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,810.60 : 232,431.90 = 98,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,810.60/232,431.90 = 98,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,810.60x = 232,431.90 × 98,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,810.60x = 23,009,874,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009,874,858.78/154,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,632.42

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