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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,325.90, 277,671.16 and 124,422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,325.90, 277,671.16 and 124,422.09 is: 186,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,325.90 : 277,671.16 = 124,422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,325.90/277,671.16 = 124,422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,325.90x = 277,671.16 × 124,422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,325.90x = 34,548,426,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,548,426,059.92/185,325.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,419.85

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