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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,977.58, 232,556.05 and 65,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,977.58, 232,556.05 and 65,012.23 is: 97,555.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,977.58 : 232,556.05 = 65,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,977.58/232,556.05 = 65,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,977.58x = 232,556.05 × 65,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,977.58x = 15,118,987,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118,987,410.49/154,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,555.97

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