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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,264.28, 186,351.06 and 45,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,264.28, 186,351.06 and 45,355.16 is: 68,016.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,264.28 : 186,351.06 = 45,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,264.28/186,351.06 = 45,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,264.28x = 186,351.06 × 45,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,264.28x = 8,451,982,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,982,142.47/124,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,016.18

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