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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,811.60, 232,433.40 and 98,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,811.60, 232,433.40 and 98,997.20 is: 148,633.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,811.60 : 232,433.40 = 98,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,811.60/232,433.40 = 98,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,811.60x = 232,433.40 × 98,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,811.60x = 23,010,255,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,255,786.48/154,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,633.93

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