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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,312.97, 186,487.83 and 45,408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,312.97, 186,487.83 and 45,408.74 is: 68,119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,312.97 : 186,487.83 = 45,408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,312.97/186,487.83 = 45,408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,312.97x = 186,487.83 × 45,408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,312.97x = 8,468,177,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468,177,158.59/124,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,119.82

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