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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,009.60, 232,514.40 and 123,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,009.60, 232,514.40 and 123,905.60 is: 185,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,009.60 : 232,514.40 = 123,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,009.60/232,514.40 = 123,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,009.60x = 232,514.40 × 123,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,009.60x = 28,809,836,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,809,836,240.64/155,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,858.40

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