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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,376.80, 353,065.20 and 124,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,376.80, 353,065.20 and 124,784.80 is: 187,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,376.80 : 353,065.20 = 124,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,376.80/353,065.20 = 124,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,376.80x = 353,065.20 × 124,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,376.80x = 44,057,170,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,057,170,368.96/235,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,177.20

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