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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,716.05, 356,574.08 and 123,840.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,716.05, 356,574.08 and 123,840.28 is: 185,760.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,716.05 : 356,574.08 = 123,840.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,716.05/356,574.08 = 123,840.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,716.05x = 356,574.08 × 123,840.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,716.05x = 44,158,235,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,235,005.18/237,716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,760.43

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