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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,569.60, 227,354.40 and 124,997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,569.60, 227,354.40 and 124,997.55 is: 187,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,569.60 : 227,354.40 = 124,997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,569.60/227,354.40 = 124,997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,569.60x = 227,354.40 × 124,997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,569.60x = 28,418,742,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,418,742,981.72/151,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,496.33

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