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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,001.80, 423,099.90 and 124,343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,001.80, 423,099.90 and 124,343.40 is: 186,557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,001.80 : 423,099.90 = 124,343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,001.80/423,099.90 = 124,343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,001.80x = 423,099.90 × 124,343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,001.80x = 52,609,680,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,609,680,105.66/282,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,557.96

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