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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,783.12, 232,174.68 and 123,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,783.12, 232,174.68 and 123,815.20 is: 185,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,783.12 : 232,174.68 = 123,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,783.12/232,174.68 = 123,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,783.12x = 232,174.68 × 123,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,783.12x = 28,746,754,439.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746,754,439.14/154,783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,722.80

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