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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,652.17, 355,082.31 and 124,306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,652.17, 355,082.31 and 124,306.29 is: 186,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,652.17 : 355,082.31 = 124,306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,652.17/355,082.31 = 124,306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,652.17x = 355,082.31 × 124,306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,652.17x = 44,138,964,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138,964,600.73/236,652.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,514.10

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