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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,086.60, 372,129.90 and 123,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,086.60, 372,129.90 and 123,670.60 is: 185,505.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,086.60 : 372,129.90 = 123,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,086.60/372,129.90 = 123,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,086.60x = 372,129.90 × 123,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,086.60x = 46,021,528,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021,528,010.94/248,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,505.90

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