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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,389.22, 423,299.49 and 124,589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,389.22, 423,299.49 and 124,589.88 is: 186,759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,389.22 : 423,299.49 = 124,589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,389.22/423,299.49 = 124,589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,389.22x = 423,299.49 × 124,589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,389.22x = 52,738,832,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738,832,663.16/282,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,759.37

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