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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,615.70, 326,423.55 and 124,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,615.70, 326,423.55 and 124,130.90 is: 186,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,615.70 : 326,423.55 = 124,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,615.70/326,423.55 = 124,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,615.70x = 326,423.55 × 124,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,615.70x = 40,519,249,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,519,249,042.70/217,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,196.35

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