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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,718, 320,476.28 and 124,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,718, 320,476.28 and 124,998.48 is: 187,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,718 : 320,476.28 = 124,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,718/320,476.28 = 124,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,718x = 320,476.28 × 124,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,718x = 40,059,047,876.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,059,047,876.05/213,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,438.81

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