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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,007.70, 299,608.35 and 124,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,007.70, 299,608.35 and 124,897.30 is: 187,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,007.70 : 299,608.35 = 124,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,007.70/299,608.35 = 124,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,007.70x = 299,608.35 × 124,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,007.70x = 37,420,273,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420,273,972.46/200,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,094.17

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