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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,422.80, 372,634.20 and 124,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,422.80, 372,634.20 and 124,006.80 is: 186,010.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,422.80 : 372,634.20 = 124,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,422.80/372,634.20 = 124,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,422.80x = 372,634.20 × 124,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,422.80x = 46,209,174,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209,174,712.56/248,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,010.20

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