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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,997.20, 232,495.80 and 66,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,997.20, 232,495.80 and 66,423.70 is: 99,635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,997.20 : 232,495.80 = 66,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,997.20/232,495.80 = 66,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,997.20x = 232,495.80 × 66,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,997.20x = 15,443,231,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,231,270.46/154,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,635.55

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