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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,057.51, 319,585.83 and 124,248.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,057.51, 319,585.83 and 124,248.78 is: 186,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,057.51 : 319,585.83 = 124,248.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,057.51/319,585.83 = 124,248.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,057.51x = 319,585.83 × 124,248.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,057.51x = 39,708,149,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708,149,482.79/213,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,372.92

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