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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,901.44, 351,936.96 and 124,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,901.44, 351,936.96 and 124,171.20 is: 186,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,901.44 : 351,936.96 = 124,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,901.44/351,936.96 = 124,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,901.44x = 351,936.96 × 124,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,901.44x = 43,700,434,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,700,434,647.55/234,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,037.32

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