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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.20, 355,999.80 and 124,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.20, 355,999.80 and 124,859.60 is: 187,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.20 : 355,999.80 = 124,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.20/355,999.80 = 124,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.20x = 355,999.80 × 124,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.20x = 44,449,992,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,449,992,628.08/237,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,289.40

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