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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,910.08, 259,327.92 and 124,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,910.08, 259,327.92 and 124,136.08 is: 171,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,910.08 : 259,327.92 = 124,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,910.08/259,327.92 = 124,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,910.08x = 259,327.92 × 124,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,910.08x = 32,191,951,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191,951,423.35/187,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,315.72

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