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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,358.88, 365,267.27 and 123,501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,358.88, 365,267.27 and 123,501.86 is: 185,368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,358.88 : 365,267.27 = 123,501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,358.88/365,267.27 = 123,501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,358.88x = 365,267.27 × 123,501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,358.88x = 45,111,189,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111,189,148.92/243,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,368.99

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