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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,324.90, 277,669.67 and 124,421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,324.90, 277,669.67 and 124,421.09 is: 186,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,324.90 : 277,669.67 = 124,421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,324.90/277,669.67 = 124,421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,324.90x = 277,669.67 × 124,421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,324.90x = 34,547,960,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547,960,990.89/185,324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,418.35

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