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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,847.87, 233,771.81 and 124,879.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,847.87, 233,771.81 and 124,879.95 is: 187,319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,847.87 : 233,771.81 = 124,879.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,847.87/233,771.81 = 124,879.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,847.87x = 233,771.81 × 124,879.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,847.87x = 29,193,411,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,193,411,319.81/155,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,319.93

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