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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,977.45, 427,583.93 and 124,970.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,977.45, 427,583.93 and 124,970.59 is: 187,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,977.45 : 427,583.93 = 124,970.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,977.45/427,583.93 = 124,970.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,977.45x = 427,583.93 × 124,970.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,977.45x = 53,435,414,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435,414,312.81/284,977.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,507.52

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