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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,114.40, 352,153.20 and 124,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,114.40, 352,153.20 and 124,176.80 is: 185,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,114.40 : 352,153.20 = 124,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,114.40/352,153.20 = 124,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,114.40x = 352,153.20 × 124,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,114.40x = 43,729,257,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729,257,485.76/235,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,991.40

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