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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.20, 355,998.30 and 124,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.20, 355,998.30 and 124,858.60 is: 187,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.20 : 355,998.30 = 124,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.20/355,998.30 = 124,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.20x = 355,998.30 × 124,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.20x = 44,449,449,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,449,449,340.38/237,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,287.90

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