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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,002.67, 423,114.77 and 124,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,002.67, 423,114.77 and 124,120.44 is: 186,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,002.67 : 423,114.77 = 124,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,002.67/423,114.77 = 124,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,002.67x = 423,114.77 × 124,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,002.67x = 52,517,191,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,517,191,422.90/282,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,229.41

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