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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,384.34, 423,292.19 and 124,585.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,384.34, 423,292.19 and 124,585.00 is: 186,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,384.34 : 423,292.19 = 124,585.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,384.34/423,292.19 = 124,585.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,384.34x = 423,292.19 × 124,585.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,384.34x = 52,735,855,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,735,855,809.99/282,384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,752.06

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