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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,140.80, 352,711.20 and 124,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,140.80, 352,711.20 and 124,548.80 is: 186,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,140.80 : 352,711.20 = 124,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,140.80/352,711.20 = 124,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,140.80x = 352,711.20 × 124,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,140.80x = 43,929,756,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929,756,706.56/235,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,823.20

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