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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,865.72, 232,396.90 and 66,119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,865.72, 232,396.90 and 66,119.90 is: 99,221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,865.72 : 232,396.90 = 66,119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,865.72/232,396.90 = 66,119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,865.72x = 232,396.90 × 66,119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,865.72x = 15,366,058,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366,058,461.03/154,865.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,221.82

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