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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,331.20, 355,996.80 and 124,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,331.20, 355,996.80 and 124,857.60 is: 187,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,331.20 : 355,996.80 = 124,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,331.20/355,996.80 = 124,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,331.20x = 355,996.80 × 124,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,331.20x = 44,448,906,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448,906,055.68/237,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,286.40

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