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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,997.23, 363,069.69 and 123,751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,997.23, 363,069.69 and 123,751.63 is: 185,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,997.23 : 363,069.69 = 123,751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,997.23/363,069.69 = 123,751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,997.23x = 363,069.69 × 123,751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,997.23x = 44,930,465,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,930,465,941.09/241,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,665.21

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