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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,949.99, 423,035.55 and 124,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,949.99, 423,035.55 and 124,067.64 is: 186,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,949.99 : 423,035.55 = 124,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,949.99/423,035.55 = 124,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,949.99x = 423,035.55 × 124,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,949.99x = 52,485,022,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,485,022,324.60/281,949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,150.11

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