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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,907.08, 259,323.78 and 124,133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,907.08, 259,323.78 and 124,133.08 is: 171,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,907.08 : 259,323.78 = 124,133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,907.08/259,323.78 = 124,133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,907.08x = 259,323.78 × 124,133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,907.08x = 32,190,659,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190,659,528.64/187,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,311.58

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