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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,713.31, 187,088.42 and 45,821.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,713.31, 187,088.42 and 45,821.39 is: 68,738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,713.31 : 187,088.42 = 45,821.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,713.31/187,088.42 = 45,821.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,713.31x = 187,088.42 × 45,821.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,713.31x = 8,572,651,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,651,457.30/124,713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,738.87

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