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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,901.07, 231,302.39 and 122,952.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,901.07, 231,302.39 and 122,952.69 is: 183,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,901.07 : 231,302.39 = 122,952.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,901.07/231,302.39 = 122,952.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,901.07x = 231,302.39 × 122,952.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,901.07x = 28,439,250,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,250,439.17/154,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,596.22

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