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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,947.26, 362,994.70 and 123,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,947.26, 362,994.70 and 123,701.62 is: 185,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,947.26 : 362,994.70 = 123,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,947.26/362,994.70 = 123,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,947.26x = 362,994.70 × 123,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,947.26x = 44,903,032,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,903,032,441.41/241,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,590.17

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