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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,976.45, 427,582.43 and 124,969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,976.45, 427,582.43 and 124,969.59 is: 187,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,976.45 : 427,582.43 = 124,969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,976.45/427,582.43 = 124,969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,976.45x = 427,582.43 × 124,969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,976.45x = 53,434,800,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,434,800,343.46/284,976.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,506.02

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