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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,238.39, 232,947.94 and 65,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,238.39, 232,947.94 and 65,274.59 is: 97,949.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,238.39 : 232,947.94 = 65,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,238.39/232,947.94 = 65,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,238.39x = 232,947.94 × 65,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,238.39x = 15,205,581,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,581,274.84/155,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,949.88

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