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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,659.83, 523,241.86 and 124,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,659.83, 523,241.86 and 124,022.13 is: 186,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,659.83 : 523,241.86 = 124,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,659.83/523,241.86 = 124,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,659.83x = 523,241.86 × 124,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,659.83x = 64,893,569,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,893,569,982.36/348,659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,122.88

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