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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,908.64, 232,387.32 and 66,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,908.64, 232,387.32 and 66,162.64 is: 99,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,908.64 : 232,387.32 = 66,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,908.64/232,387.32 = 66,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,908.64x = 232,387.32 × 66,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,908.64x = 15,375,358,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375,358,593.72/154,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,254.36

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