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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,973.54, 423,071.01 and 124,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,973.54, 423,071.01 and 124,091.24 is: 186,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,973.54 : 423,071.01 = 124,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,973.54/423,071.01 = 124,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,973.54x = 423,071.01 × 124,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,973.54x = 52,499,407,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499,407,296.63/281,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,185.58

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