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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,822.59, 232,178.00 and 66,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,822.59, 232,178.00 and 66,082.23 is: 99,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,822.59 : 232,178.00 = 66,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,822.59/232,178.00 = 66,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,822.59x = 232,178.00 × 66,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,822.59x = 15,342,839,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,342,839,666.53/154,822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,099.49

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