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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,431.40, 353,556.70 and 124,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,431.40, 353,556.70 and 124,839.40 is: 187,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,431.40 : 353,556.70 = 124,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,431.40/353,556.70 = 124,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,431.40x = 353,556.70 × 124,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,431.40x = 44,137,806,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,806,293.98/235,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,476.29

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