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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,996.23, 363,068.19 and 123,750.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,996.23, 363,068.19 and 123,750.63 is: 185,663.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,996.23 : 363,068.19 = 123,750.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,996.23/363,068.19 = 123,750.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,996.23x = 363,068.19 × 123,750.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,996.23x = 44,929,917,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,929,917,245.46/241,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,663.71

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