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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,652.20, 423,978.30 and 124,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,652.20, 423,978.30 and 124,799.40 is: 187,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,652.20 : 423,978.30 = 124,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,652.20/423,978.30 = 124,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,652.20x = 423,978.30 × 124,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,652.20x = 52,912,237,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,912,237,453.02/282,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,199.10

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