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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,247.20, 282,111.60 and 124,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,247.20, 282,111.60 and 124,887.20 is: 187,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,247.20 : 282,111.60 = 124,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,247.20/282,111.60 = 124,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,247.20x = 282,111.60 × 124,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,247.20x = 35,232,127,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,127,811.52/188,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,158.84

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