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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,462.60, 231,693.90 and 123,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,462.60, 231,693.90 and 123,358.60 is: 185,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,462.60 : 231,693.90 = 123,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,462.60/231,693.90 = 123,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,462.60x = 231,693.90 × 123,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,462.60x = 28,581,435,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,435,132.54/154,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,037.90

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