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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,392.42, 277,770.79 and 124,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,392.42, 277,770.79 and 124,488.52 is: 186,519.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,392.42 : 277,770.79 = 124,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,392.42/277,770.79 = 124,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,392.42x = 277,770.79 × 124,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,392.42x = 34,579,276,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,579,276,228.41/185,392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,519.37

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