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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,741.44, 230,699.75 and 122,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,741.44, 230,699.75 and 122,773.52 is: 184,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,741.44 : 230,699.75 = 122,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,741.44/230,699.75 = 122,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,741.44x = 230,699.75 × 122,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,741.44x = 28,323,820,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,323,820,333.50/153,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,230.22

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