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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,907.58, 259,324.47 and 124,133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,907.58, 259,324.47 and 124,133.58 is: 171,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,907.58 : 259,324.47 = 124,133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,907.58/259,324.47 = 124,133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,907.58x = 259,324.47 × 124,133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,907.58x = 32,190,874,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190,874,842.70/187,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,312.27

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