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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,346.56, 423,629.28 and 124,463.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,346.56, 423,629.28 and 124,463.52 is: 186,743.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,346.56 : 423,629.28 = 124,463.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,346.56/423,629.28 = 124,463.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,346.56x = 423,629.28 × 124,463.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,346.56x = 52,726,391,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,726,391,363.87/282,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,743.52

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