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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,853.57, 452,987.95 and 124,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,853.57, 452,987.95 and 124,360.58 is: 186,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,853.57 : 452,987.95 = 124,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,853.57/452,987.95 = 124,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,853.57x = 452,987.95 × 124,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,853.57x = 56,333,844,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,333,844,195.01/301,853.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,626.40

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