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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,047.91, 354,176.51 and 123,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,047.91, 354,176.51 and 123,701.42 is: 185,606.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,047.91 : 354,176.51 = 123,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,047.91/354,176.51 = 123,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,047.91x = 354,176.51 × 123,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,047.91x = 43,812,138,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,812,138,412.34/236,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,606.97

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