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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,412.30, 281,118.45 and 124,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,412.30, 281,118.45 and 124,426.70 is: 186,640.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,412.30 : 281,118.45 = 124,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,412.30/281,118.45 = 124,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,412.30x = 281,118.45 × 124,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,412.30x = 34,978,641,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978,641,042.62/187,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,640.05

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