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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,965.88, 423,059.59 and 124,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,965.88, 423,059.59 and 124,083.62 is: 186,174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,965.88 : 423,059.59 = 124,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,965.88/423,059.59 = 124,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,965.88x = 423,059.59 × 124,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,965.88x = 52,494,765,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,765,402.92/281,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,174.18

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