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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,058, 297,885.68 and 124,213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,058, 297,885.68 and 124,213.33 is: 185,882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,058 : 297,885.68 = 124,213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,058/297,885.68 = 124,213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,058x = 297,885.68 × 124,213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,058x = 37,001,370,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001,370,161.62/199,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,882.36

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