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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,041.30, 230,733.90 and 124,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,041.30, 230,733.90 and 124,516.80 is: 186,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,041.30 : 230,733.90 = 124,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,041.30/230,733.90 = 124,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,041.30x = 230,733.90 × 124,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,041.30x = 28,730,246,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,730,246,879.52/154,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,510.03

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