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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,436.20, 298,751.10 and 124,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,436.20, 298,751.10 and 124,325.80 is: 186,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,436.20 : 298,751.10 = 124,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,436.20/298,751.10 = 124,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,436.20x = 298,751.10 × 124,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,436.20x = 37,142,469,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,469,508.38/199,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,237.35

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