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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,292.36, 423,472.78 and 124,560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,292.36, 423,472.78 and 124,560.52 is: 186,855.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,292.36 : 423,472.78 = 124,560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,292.36/423,472.78 = 124,560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,292.36x = 423,472.78 × 124,560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,292.36x = 52,747,989,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747,989,682.65/282,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,855.89

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