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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,999.17, 423,109.52 and 124,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,999.17, 423,109.52 and 124,116.94 is: 186,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,999.17 : 423,109.52 = 124,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,999.17/423,109.52 = 124,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,999.17x = 423,109.52 × 124,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,999.17x = 52,515,056,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,056,171.14/281,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,224.15

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