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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,964.88, 423,058.09 and 124,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,964.88, 423,058.09 and 124,082.62 is: 186,172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,964.88 : 423,058.09 = 124,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,964.88/423,058.09 = 124,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,964.88x = 423,058.09 × 124,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,964.88x = 52,494,155,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,155,084.20/281,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,172.67

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