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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,924.40, 217,386.60 and 124,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,924.40, 217,386.60 and 124,879.60 is: 187,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,924.40 : 217,386.60 = 124,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,924.40/217,386.60 = 124,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,924.40x = 217,386.60 × 124,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,924.40x = 27,147,151,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147,151,653.36/144,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,319.40

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