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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,866.60, 232,515.90 and 99,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,866.60, 232,515.90 and 99,052.20 is: 148,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,866.60 : 232,515.90 = 99,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,866.60/232,515.90 = 99,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,866.60x = 232,515.90 × 99,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,866.60x = 23,031,211,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,211,429.98/154,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,716.45

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