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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,978.08, 232,556.80 and 65,012.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,978.08, 232,556.80 and 65,012.73 is: 97,556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,978.08 : 232,556.80 = 65,012.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,978.08/232,556.80 = 65,012.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,978.08x = 232,556.80 × 65,012.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,978.08x = 15,119,152,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,152,448.06/154,978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,556.72

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