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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,922.58, 259,345.17 and 124,148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,922.58, 259,345.17 and 124,148.58 is: 171,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,922.58 : 259,345.17 = 124,148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,922.58/259,345.17 = 124,148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,922.58x = 259,345.17 × 124,148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,922.58x = 32,197,334,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197,334,585.36/187,922.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,332.97

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