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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,976.26, 253,792.44 and 124,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,976.26, 253,792.44 and 124,427.07 is: 186,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,976.26 : 253,792.44 = 124,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,976.26/253,792.44 = 124,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,976.26x = 253,792.44 × 124,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,976.26x = 31,578,649,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,578,649,697.35/168,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,882.17

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