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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,997.60, 233,996.40 and 124,893.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,997.60, 233,996.40 and 124,893.60 is: 187,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,997.60 : 233,996.40 = 124,893.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,997.60/233,996.40 = 124,893.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,997.60x = 233,996.40 × 124,893.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,997.60x = 29,224,652,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,652,783.04/155,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,340.40

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