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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,993.16, 362,674.36 and 123,564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,993.16, 362,674.36 and 123,564.68 is: 185,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,993.16 : 362,674.36 = 123,564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,993.16/362,674.36 = 123,564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,993.16x = 362,674.36 × 123,564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,993.16x = 44,813,741,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,813,741,237.60/241,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,185.98

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