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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,071.80, 355,607.70 and 124,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,071.80, 355,607.70 and 124,708.60 is: 187,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,071.80 : 355,607.70 = 124,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,071.80/355,607.70 = 124,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,071.80x = 355,607.70 × 124,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,071.80x = 44,347,338,416.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,347,338,416.22/237,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,062.90

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