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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,851.60, 232,277.40 and 98,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,851.60, 232,277.40 and 98,864.40 is: 148,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,851.60 : 232,277.40 = 98,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,851.60/232,277.40 = 98,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,851.60x = 232,277.40 × 98,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,851.60x = 22,963,965,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,963,965,784.56/154,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,296.60

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