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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,865.60, 232,298.40 and 123,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,865.60, 232,298.40 and 123,761.60 is: 185,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,865.60 : 232,298.40 = 123,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,865.60/232,298.40 = 123,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,865.60x = 232,298.40 × 123,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,865.60x = 28,749,621,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749,621,661.44/154,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,642.40

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