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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,977.96, 253,794.98 and 124,428.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,977.96, 253,794.98 and 124,428.77 is: 186,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,977.96 : 253,794.98 = 124,428.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,977.96/253,794.98 = 124,428.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,977.96x = 253,794.98 × 124,428.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,977.96x = 31,579,395,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579,395,302.46/168,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,884.71

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