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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,507, 186,762.12 and 41,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,507, 186,762.12 and 41,401 is: 62,102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,507 : 186,762.12 = 41,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,507/186,762.12 = 41,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,507x = 186,762.12 × 41,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,507x = 7,732,138,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,732,138,530.12/124,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,102.04

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