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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,862.29, 187,205.94 and 45,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,862.29, 187,205.94 and 45,966.28 is: 68,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,862.29 : 187,205.94 = 45,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,862.29/187,205.94 = 45,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,862.29x = 187,205.94 × 45,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,862.29x = 8,605,160,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,160,655.70/124,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,917.21

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