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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,087.40, 352,112.70 and 124,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,087.40, 352,112.70 and 124,149.80 is: 185,950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,087.40 : 352,112.70 = 124,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,087.40/352,112.70 = 124,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,087.40x = 352,112.70 × 124,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,087.40x = 43,714,721,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714,721,282.46/235,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,950.93

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