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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,748.59, 523,121.86 and 124,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,748.59, 523,121.86 and 124,117.72 is: 186,176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,748.59 : 523,121.86 = 124,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,748.59/523,121.86 = 124,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,748.59x = 523,121.86 × 124,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,748.59x = 64,928,690,869.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,928,690,869.08/348,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,176.21

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