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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,945.26, 362,991.69 and 123,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,945.26, 362,991.69 and 123,699.62 is: 185,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,945.26 : 362,991.69 = 123,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,945.26/362,991.69 = 123,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,945.26x = 362,991.69 × 123,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,945.26x = 44,901,932,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,901,932,301.20/241,945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,587.15

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