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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,291.36, 423,471.28 and 124,559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,291.36, 423,471.28 and 124,559.52 is: 186,854.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,291.36 : 423,471.28 = 124,559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,291.36/423,471.28 = 124,559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,291.36x = 423,471.28 × 124,559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,291.36x = 52,747,379,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747,379,370.59/282,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,854.39

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