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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,966.88, 423,061.09 and 124,084.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,966.88, 423,061.09 and 124,084.62 is: 186,175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,966.88 : 423,061.09 = 124,084.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,966.88/423,061.09 = 124,084.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,966.88x = 423,061.09 × 124,084.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,966.88x = 52,495,374,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,495,374,589.44/281,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,175.68

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