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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,766.62, 232,149.93 and 123,798.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,766.62, 232,149.93 and 123,798.70 is: 185,698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,766.62 : 232,149.93 = 123,798.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,766.62/232,149.93 = 123,798.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,766.62x = 232,149.93 × 123,798.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,766.62x = 28,739,859,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,739,859,539.09/154,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,698.05

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