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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,265.46, 186,213.86 and 91,272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,265.46, 186,213.86 and 91,272.18 is: 136,772.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,265.46 : 186,213.86 = 91,272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,265.46/186,213.86 = 91,272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,265.46x = 186,213.86 × 91,272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,265.46x = 16,996,144,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996,144,948.41/124,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,772.88

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