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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,050.40, 280,575.60 and 124,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,050.40, 280,575.60 and 124,064.80 is: 186,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,050.40 : 280,575.60 = 124,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,050.40/280,575.60 = 124,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,050.40x = 280,575.60 × 124,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,050.40x = 34,809,555,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,809,555,698.88/187,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,097.20

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