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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,543.80, 362,315.70 and 123,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,543.80, 362,315.70 and 123,445.80 is: 185,168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,543.80 : 362,315.70 = 123,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,543.80/362,315.70 = 123,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,543.80x = 362,315.70 × 123,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,543.80x = 44,726,351,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,726,351,439.06/241,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,168.70

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