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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,833.03, 259,128.13 and 124,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,833.03, 259,128.13 and 124,259.37 is: 171,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,833.03 : 259,128.13 = 124,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,833.03/259,128.13 = 124,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,833.03x = 259,128.13 × 124,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,833.03x = 32,199,098,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,098,830.90/187,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,424.05

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