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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,281.02, 254,403.81 and 124,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,281.02, 254,403.81 and 124,167.68 is: 171,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,281.02 : 254,403.81 = 124,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,281.02/254,403.81 = 124,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,281.02x = 254,403.81 × 124,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,281.02x = 31,588,729,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,588,729,598.84/184,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,416.08

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