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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,324.88, 421,987.46 and 123,554.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,324.88, 421,987.46 and 123,554.70 is: 185,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,324.88 : 421,987.46 = 123,554.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,324.88/421,987.46 = 123,554.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,324.88x = 421,987.46 × 123,554.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,324.88x = 52,138,533,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138,533,406.29/281,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,332.11

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