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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,046.10, 231,069.15 and 122,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,046.10, 231,069.15 and 122,942.10 is: 184,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,046.10 : 231,069.15 = 122,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,046.10/231,069.15 = 122,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,046.10x = 231,069.15 × 122,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,046.10x = 28,408,126,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,408,126,546.22/154,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,413.15

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