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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,638.70, 423,958.05 and 124,785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,638.70, 423,958.05 and 124,785.90 is: 187,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,638.70 : 423,958.05 = 124,785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,638.70/423,958.05 = 124,785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,638.70x = 423,958.05 × 124,785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,638.70x = 52,903,986,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,903,986,831.50/282,638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,178.85

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