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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,995.12, 232,594.74 and 84,923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,995.12, 232,594.74 and 84,923.64 is: 127,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,995.12 : 232,594.74 = 84,923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,995.12/232,594.74 = 84,923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,995.12x = 232,594.74 × 84,923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,995.12x = 19,752,791,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,791,965.65/154,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,441.38

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