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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,524.10, 233,286.15 and 124,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,524.10, 233,286.15 and 124,420.10 is: 186,630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,524.10 : 233,286.15 = 124,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,524.10/233,286.15 = 124,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,524.10x = 233,286.15 × 124,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,524.10x = 29,025,486,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025,486,111.62/155,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,630.15

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