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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,423.70, 298,732.35 and 124,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,423.70, 298,732.35 and 124,313.30 is: 186,218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,423.70 : 298,732.35 = 124,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,423.70/298,732.35 = 124,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,423.70x = 298,732.35 × 124,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,423.70x = 37,136,404,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136,404,245.26/199,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,218.61

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