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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,120.66, 423,082.58 and 124,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,120.66, 423,082.58 and 124,263 is: 186,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,120.66 : 423,082.58 = 124,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,120.66/423,082.58 = 124,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,120.66x = 423,082.58 × 124,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,120.66x = 52,573,510,017.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,573,510,017.23/282,120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,351.15

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