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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,101.52, 355,705.59 and 124,834.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,101.52, 355,705.59 and 124,834.61 is: 187,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,101.52 : 355,705.59 = 124,834.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,101.52/355,705.59 = 124,834.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,101.52x = 355,705.59 × 124,834.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,101.52x = 44,404,368,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,368,157.84/237,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,279.98

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