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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,807.56, 187,285.52 and 45,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,807.56, 187,285.52 and 45,977.14 is: 68,993.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,807.56 : 187,285.52 = 45,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,807.56/187,285.52 = 45,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,807.56x = 187,285.52 × 45,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,807.56x = 8,610,852,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,852,573.01/124,807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,993.04

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