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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,864.29, 187,208.94 and 45,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,864.29, 187,208.94 and 45,968.28 is: 68,920.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,864.29 : 187,208.94 = 45,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,864.29/187,208.94 = 45,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,864.29x = 187,208.94 × 45,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,864.29x = 8,605,672,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605,672,972.42/124,864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,920.21

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