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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,311.60, 231,467.40 and 123,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,311.60, 231,467.40 and 123,207.60 is: 184,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,311.60 : 231,467.40 = 123,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,311.60/231,467.40 = 123,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,311.60x = 231,467.40 × 123,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,311.60x = 28,518,542,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518,542,832.24/154,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,811.40

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