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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,950.80, 423,023.40 and 124,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,950.80, 423,023.40 and 124,292.40 is: 186,481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,950.80 : 423,023.40 = 124,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,950.80/423,023.40 = 124,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,950.80x = 423,023.40 × 124,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,950.80x = 52,578,593,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578,593,642.16/281,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,481.45

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