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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,644.10, 423,836.55 and 124,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,644.10, 423,836.55 and 124,791.30 is: 187,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,644.10 : 423,836.55 = 124,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,644.10/423,836.55 = 124,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,644.10x = 423,836.55 × 124,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,644.10x = 52,891,114,062.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,891,114,062.02/282,644.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,129.73

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