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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,028.86, 230,721.28 and 123,880.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,028.86, 230,721.28 and 123,880.12 is: 185,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,028.86 : 230,721.28 = 123,880.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,028.86/230,721.28 = 123,880.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,028.86x = 230,721.28 × 123,880.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,028.86x = 28,581,779,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,779,852.95/154,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,561.20

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