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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,558.61, 227,354.93 and 123,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,558.61, 227,354.93 and 123,715.67 is: 185,587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,558.61 : 227,354.93 = 123,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,558.61/227,354.93 = 123,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,558.61x = 227,354.93 × 123,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,558.61x = 28,127,365,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,365,737.40/151,558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,587.39

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