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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,999.38, 265,043.88 and 124,049.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,999.38, 265,043.88 and 124,049.26 is: 171,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,999.38 : 265,043.88 = 124,049.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,999.38/265,043.88 = 124,049.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,999.38x = 265,043.88 × 124,049.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,999.38x = 32,878,497,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878,497,181.53/191,999.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,242.73

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