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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,233, 186,359.22 and 41,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,233, 186,359.22 and 41,127 is: 61,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,233 : 186,359.22 = 41,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,233/186,359.22 = 41,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,233x = 186,359.22 × 41,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,233x = 7,664,395,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,395,640.94/124,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,693.72

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