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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,430.70, 298,742.85 and 124,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,430.70, 298,742.85 and 124,320.30 is: 186,229.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,430.70 : 298,742.85 = 124,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,430.70/298,742.85 = 124,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,430.70x = 298,742.85 × 124,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,430.70x = 37,139,800,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139,800,734.86/199,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,229.10

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