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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,501.10, 233,251.65 and 124,397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,501.10, 233,251.65 and 124,397.10 is: 186,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,501.10 : 233,251.65 = 124,397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,501.10/233,251.65 = 124,397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,501.10x = 233,251.65 × 124,397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,501.10x = 29,015,828,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015,828,830.22/155,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,595.65

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