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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,227.70, 280,841.55 and 124,242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,227.70, 280,841.55 and 124,242.10 is: 186,363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,227.70 : 280,841.55 = 124,242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,227.70/280,841.55 = 124,242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,227.70x = 280,841.55 × 124,242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,227.70x = 34,892,343,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,892,343,939.26/187,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,363.15

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