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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,835.22, 259,131.14 and 124,261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,835.22, 259,131.14 and 124,261.56 is: 171,427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,835.22 : 259,131.14 = 124,261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,835.22/259,131.14 = 124,261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,835.22x = 259,131.14 × 124,261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,835.22x = 32,200,039,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,039,700.98/187,835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,427.06

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