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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,904.64, 232,381.26 and 66,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,904.64, 232,381.26 and 66,158.64 is: 99,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,904.64 : 232,381.26 = 66,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,904.64/232,381.26 = 66,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,904.64x = 232,381.26 × 66,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,904.64x = 15,374,028,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,028,123.09/154,904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,248.34

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