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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,296.62, 233,383.98 and 124,349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,296.62, 233,383.98 and 124,349.41 is: 185,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,296.62 : 233,383.98 = 124,349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,296.62/233,383.98 = 124,349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,296.62x = 233,383.98 × 124,349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,296.62x = 29,021,160,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,160,216.45/156,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,680.02

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