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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,049.60, 231,074.40 and 122,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,049.60, 231,074.40 and 122,945.60 is: 184,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,049.60 : 231,074.40 = 122,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,049.60/231,074.40 = 122,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,049.60x = 231,074.40 × 122,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,049.60x = 28,409,580,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409,580,752.64/154,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,418.40

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