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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,848.60, 232,272.90 and 123,744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,848.60, 232,272.90 and 123,744.60 is: 185,616.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,848.60 : 232,272.90 = 123,744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,848.60/232,272.90 = 123,744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,848.60x = 232,272.90 × 123,744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,848.60x = 28,742,517,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,742,517,101.34/154,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,616.90

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