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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,430.80, 281,146.20 and 124,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,430.80, 281,146.20 and 124,445.20 is: 186,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,430.80 : 281,146.20 = 124,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,430.80/281,146.20 = 124,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,430.80x = 281,146.20 × 124,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,430.80x = 34,987,295,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,295,088.24/187,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,667.80

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