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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,976.17, 423,074.97 and 124,093.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,976.17, 423,074.97 and 124,093.89 is: 186,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,976.17 : 423,074.97 = 124,093.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,976.17/423,074.97 = 124,093.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,976.17x = 423,074.97 × 124,093.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,976.17x = 52,501,018,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,501,018,788.93/281,976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,189.56

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