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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,974.94, 232,457.83 and 65,065.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,974.94, 232,457.83 and 65,065.54 is: 97,596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974.94 : 232,457.83 = 65,065.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974.94/232,457.83 = 65,065.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974.94x = 232,457.83 × 65,065.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974.94x = 15,124,994,236.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,994,236.18/154,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,596.39

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