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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,204.60, 422,961.30 and 124,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,204.60, 422,961.30 and 124,265.40 is: 186,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,204.60 : 422,961.30 = 124,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,204.60/422,961.30 = 124,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,204.60x = 422,961.30 × 124,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,204.60x = 52,559,455,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,559,455,129.02/282,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,245.92

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