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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,961.60, 292,705.20 and 124,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,961.60, 292,705.20 and 124,977.60 is: 187,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,961.60 : 292,705.20 = 124,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,961.60/292,705.20 = 124,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,961.60x = 292,705.20 × 124,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,961.60x = 36,581,593,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,581,593,403.52/194,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,634.86

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