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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,147.90, 423,123.43 and 124,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,147.90, 423,123.43 and 124,290.24 is: 186,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,147.90 : 423,123.43 = 124,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,147.90/423,123.43 = 124,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,147.90x = 423,123.43 × 124,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,147.90x = 52,590,112,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,590,112,664.32/282,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,392.00

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