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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,254.69, 186,436.89 and 96,416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,254.69, 186,436.89 and 96,416.61 is: 144,667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,254.69 : 186,436.89 = 96,416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,254.69/186,436.89 = 96,416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,254.69x = 186,436.89 × 96,416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,254.69x = 17,975,612,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,975,612,912.74/124,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,667.48

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