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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,223.20, 423,369.36 and 124,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,223.20, 423,369.36 and 124,491.36 is: 186,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,223.20 : 423,369.36 = 124,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,223.20/423,369.36 = 124,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,223.20x = 423,369.36 × 124,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,223.20x = 52,705,827,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,705,827,408.73/282,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,752.28

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