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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,518.90, 233,278.35 and 124,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,518.90, 233,278.35 and 124,414.90 is: 186,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,518.90 : 233,278.35 = 124,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,518.90/233,278.35 = 124,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,518.90x = 233,278.35 × 124,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,518.90x = 29,023,302,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,023,302,587.42/155,518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,622.35

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