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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,124.22, 355,614.53 and 124,742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,124.22, 355,614.53 and 124,742.45 is: 187,075.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,124.22 : 355,614.53 = 124,742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,124.22/355,614.53 = 124,742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,124.22x = 355,614.53 × 124,742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,124.22x = 44,360,227,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,227,993.12/237,124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,075.91

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