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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,974.04, 423,071.76 and 124,091.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,974.04, 423,071.76 and 124,091.75 is: 186,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,974.04 : 423,071.76 = 124,091.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,974.04/423,071.76 = 124,091.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,974.04x = 423,071.76 × 124,091.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,974.04x = 52,499,712,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499,712,958.62/281,974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,186.33

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