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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,985.86, 232,476.36 and 84,826.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,985.86, 232,476.36 and 84,826.90 is: 127,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,985.86 : 232,476.36 = 84,826.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,985.86/232,476.36 = 84,826.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,985.86x = 232,476.36 × 84,826.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,985.86x = 19,720,248,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,720,248,942.08/154,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,239.02

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