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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,375, 186,562.50 and 45,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,375, 186,562.50 and 45,446.20 is: 68,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,375 : 186,562.50 = 45,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,375/186,562.50 = 45,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,375x = 186,562.50 × 45,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,375x = 8,478,556,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,556,687.50/124,375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,169.30

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