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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,293.60, 231,440.40 and 123,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,293.60, 231,440.40 and 123,189.60 is: 184,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,293.60 : 231,440.40 = 123,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,293.60/231,440.40 = 123,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,293.60x = 231,440.40 × 123,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,293.60x = 28,511,050,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511,050,299.84/154,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,784.40

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