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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,374, 186,561 and 45,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,374, 186,561 and 45,445.20 is: 68,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,374 : 186,561 = 45,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,374/186,561 = 45,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,374x = 186,561 × 45,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,374x = 8,478,301,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,301,957.20/124,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,167.80

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