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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,979.36, 363,042.88 and 123,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,979.36, 363,042.88 and 123,733.76 is: 185,638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,979.36 : 363,042.88 = 123,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,979.36/363,042.88 = 123,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,979.36x = 363,042.88 × 123,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,979.36x = 44,920,658,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,920,658,459.08/241,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,638.39

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