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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,023.60, 422,905.80 and 124,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,023.60, 422,905.80 and 124,170.80 is: 186,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,023.60 : 422,905.80 = 124,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,023.60/422,905.80 = 124,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,023.60x = 422,905.80 × 124,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,023.60x = 52,512,551,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512,551,510.64/282,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,199.14

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