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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,196.44, 422,960.94 and 124,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,196.44, 422,960.94 and 124,094.16 is: 185,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,196.44 : 422,960.94 = 124,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,196.44/422,960.94 = 124,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,196.44x = 422,960.94 × 124,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,196.44x = 52,486,982,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,486,982,562.11/282,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,994.49

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