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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,874.61, 187,126.35 and 74,896.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,874.61, 187,126.35 and 74,896.19 is: 112,232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,874.61 : 187,126.35 = 74,896.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,874.61/187,126.35 = 74,896.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,874.61x = 187,126.35 × 74,896.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,874.61x = 14,015,050,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,050,148.84/124,874.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,232.99

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