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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,388.28, 423,298.10 and 124,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,388.28, 423,298.10 and 124,588.94 is: 186,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,388.28 : 423,298.10 = 124,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,388.28/423,298.10 = 124,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,388.28x = 423,298.10 × 124,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,388.28x = 52,738,259,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738,259,778.00/282,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,757.97

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