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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,291, 356,023.98 and 124,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,291, 356,023.98 and 124,966.68 is: 187,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,291 : 356,023.98 = 124,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,291/356,023.98 = 124,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,291x = 356,023.98 × 124,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,291x = 44,491,134,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491,134,780.99/237,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,496.09

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