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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,998.67, 423,108.77 and 124,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,998.67, 423,108.77 and 124,116.44 is: 186,223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,998.67 : 423,108.77 = 124,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,998.67/423,108.77 = 124,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,998.67x = 423,108.77 × 124,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,998.67x = 52,514,751,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,514,751,529.05/281,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,223.40

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