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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,524.86, 354,891.22 and 124,178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,524.86, 354,891.22 and 124,178.97 is: 186,323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,524.86 : 354,891.22 = 124,178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,524.86/354,891.22 = 124,178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,524.86x = 354,891.22 × 124,178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,524.86x = 44,070,026,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,026,161.64/236,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,323.02

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