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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,292.50, 356,026.23 and 124,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,292.50, 356,026.23 and 124,968.18 is: 187,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,292.50 : 356,026.23 = 124,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,292.50/356,026.23 = 124,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,292.50x = 356,026.23 × 124,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,292.50x = 44,491,949,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491,949,995.36/237,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,498.34

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