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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,608.79, 186,607.86 and 112,627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,608.79, 186,607.86 and 112,627.27 is: 168,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,608.79 : 186,607.86 = 112,627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,608.79/186,607.86 = 112,627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,608.79x = 186,607.86 × 112,627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,608.79x = 21,017,133,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017,133,832.34/124,608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,664.94

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