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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,966.28, 363,023.10 and 123,720.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,966.28, 363,023.10 and 123,720.68 is: 185,618.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,966.28 : 363,023.10 = 123,720.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,966.28/363,023.10 = 123,720.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,966.28x = 363,023.10 × 123,720.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,966.28x = 44,913,464,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,913,464,787.71/241,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,618.69

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