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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,162.73, 346,979.84 and 124,542.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,162.73, 346,979.84 and 124,542.23 is: 186,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,162.73 : 346,979.84 = 124,542.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,162.73/346,979.84 = 124,542.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,162.73x = 346,979.84 × 124,542.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,162.73x = 43,213,640,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213,640,681.03/231,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,940.35

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