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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,817.92, 422,864.48 and 124,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,817.92, 422,864.48 and 124,026.56 is: 186,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,817.92 : 422,864.48 = 124,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,817.92/422,864.48 = 124,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,817.92x = 422,864.48 × 124,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,817.92x = 52,446,426,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,446,426,800.59/281,817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,100.40

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