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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,425.80, 281,138.70 and 124,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,425.80, 281,138.70 and 124,440.20 is: 186,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,425.80 : 281,138.70 = 124,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,425.80/281,138.70 = 124,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,425.80x = 281,138.70 × 124,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,425.80x = 34,984,956,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,984,956,055.74/187,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,660.30

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