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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,541.82, 353,460.41 and 123,311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,541.82, 353,460.41 and 123,311.87 is: 185,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,541.82 : 353,460.41 = 123,311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,541.82/353,460.41 = 123,311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,541.82x = 353,460.41 × 123,311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,541.82x = 43,585,863,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585,863,532.10/235,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,045.11

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