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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,686.96, 475,225.42 and 124,527.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,686.96, 475,225.42 and 124,527.58 is: 186,868.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,686.96 : 475,225.42 = 124,527.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,686.96/475,225.42 = 124,527.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,686.96x = 475,225.42 × 124,527.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,686.96x = 59,178,671,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,178,671,507.08/316,686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,868.04

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