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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,949.26, 362,997.70 and 123,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,949.26, 362,997.70 and 123,703.62 is: 185,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,949.26 : 362,997.70 = 123,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,949.26/362,997.70 = 123,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,949.26x = 362,997.70 × 123,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,949.26x = 44,904,129,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904,129,541.67/241,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,593.17

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