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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,278.28, 232,917.44 and 123,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,278.28, 232,917.44 and 123,966.92 is: 185,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,278.28 : 232,917.44 = 123,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,278.28/232,917.44 = 123,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,278.28x = 232,917.44 × 123,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,278.28x = 28,874,057,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,874,057,651.08/155,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,950.40

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