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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,019.92, 423,140.64 and 124,137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,019.92, 423,140.64 and 124,137.69 is: 186,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,019.92 : 423,140.64 = 124,137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,019.92/423,140.64 = 124,137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,019.92x = 423,140.64 × 124,137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,019.92x = 52,527,701,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,527,701,594.72/282,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,255.29

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