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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,803.64, 232,205.44 and 123,835.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,803.64, 232,205.44 and 123,835.72 is: 185,753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,803.64 : 232,205.44 = 123,835.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,803.64/232,205.44 = 123,835.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,803.64x = 232,205.44 × 123,835.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,803.64x = 28,755,327,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,755,327,850.32/154,803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,753.56

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