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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,973.87, 423,071.60 and 124,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,973.87, 423,071.60 and 124,091.64 is: 186,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,973.87 : 423,071.60 = 124,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,973.87/423,071.60 = 124,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,973.87x = 423,071.60 × 124,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,973.87x = 52,499,648,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499,648,060.97/281,973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,186.22

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