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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,877.52, 326,583.96 and 124,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,877.52, 326,583.96 and 124,181.52 is: 186,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,877.52 : 326,583.96 = 124,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,877.52/326,583.96 = 124,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,877.52x = 326,583.96 × 124,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,877.52x = 40,555,692,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555,692,560.42/217,877.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,139.87

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