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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,001.23, 355,429.55 and 124,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,001.23, 355,429.55 and 124,620.48 is: 186,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,001.23 : 355,429.55 = 124,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,001.23/355,429.55 = 124,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,001.23x = 355,429.55 × 124,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,001.23x = 44,293,800,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,293,800,504.08/237,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,892.70

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