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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,486.60, 233,229.90 and 124,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,486.60, 233,229.90 and 124,382.60 is: 186,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,486.60 : 233,229.90 = 124,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,486.60/233,229.90 = 124,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,486.60x = 233,229.90 × 124,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,486.60x = 29,009,741,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,009,741,359.74/155,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,573.90

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