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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,964.19, 423,057.06 and 124,081.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,964.19, 423,057.06 and 124,081.93 is: 186,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,964.19 : 423,057.06 = 124,081.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,964.19/423,057.06 = 124,081.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,964.19x = 423,057.06 × 124,081.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,964.19x = 52,493,736,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493,736,504.93/281,964.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,171.64

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