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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,051.40, 280,577.10 and 124,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,051.40, 280,577.10 and 124,065.80 is: 186,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,051.40 : 280,577.10 = 124,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,051.40/280,577.10 = 124,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,051.40x = 280,577.10 × 124,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,051.40x = 34,810,022,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,810,022,373.18/187,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,098.70

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