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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,966.39, 423,060.35 and 124,084.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,966.39, 423,060.35 and 124,084.13 is: 186,174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,966.39 : 423,060.35 = 124,084.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,966.39/423,060.35 = 124,084.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,966.39x = 423,060.35 × 124,084.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,966.39x = 52,495,072,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495,072,731.52/281,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,174.93

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