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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,257.60, 423,040.80 and 124,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,257.60, 423,040.80 and 124,318.40 is: 186,325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,257.60 : 423,040.80 = 124,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,257.60/423,040.80 = 124,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,257.60x = 423,040.80 × 124,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,257.60x = 52,591,755,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591,755,390.72/282,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,325.38

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