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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,047.27, 319,570.50 and 124,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,047.27, 319,570.50 and 124,238.50 is: 186,357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,047.27 : 319,570.50 = 124,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,047.27/319,570.50 = 124,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,047.27x = 319,570.50 × 124,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,047.27x = 39,702,959,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702,959,564.25/213,047.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,357.51

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