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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,143.68, 423,325.60 and 124,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,143.68, 423,325.60 and 124,261.12 is: 186,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,143.68 : 423,325.60 = 124,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,143.68/423,325.60 = 124,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,143.68x = 423,325.60 × 124,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,143.68x = 52,602,913,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,602,913,180.67/282,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,440.16

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