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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,049.52, 354,178.94 and 123,703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,049.52, 354,178.94 and 123,703.02 is: 185,609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,049.52 : 354,178.94 = 123,703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,049.52/354,178.94 = 123,703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,049.52x = 354,178.94 × 123,703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,049.52x = 43,813,004,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813,004,962.99/236,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,609.38

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