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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,059.48, 409,267.43 and 123,124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,059.48, 409,267.43 and 123,124.22 is: 184,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,059.48 : 409,267.43 = 123,124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,059.48/409,267.43 = 123,124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,059.48x = 409,267.43 × 123,124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,059.48x = 50,390,730,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,390,730,428.20/273,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,541.23

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