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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,969.37, 423,064.85 and 124,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,969.37, 423,064.85 and 124,087.14 is: 186,179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,969.37 : 423,064.85 = 124,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,969.37/423,064.85 = 124,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,969.37x = 423,064.85 × 124,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,969.37x = 52,496,906,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496,906,650.59/281,969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,179.47

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