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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,443, 482,164.50 and 124,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,443, 482,164.50 and 124,451 is: 186,676.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,443 : 482,164.50 = 124,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,443/482,164.50 = 124,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,443x = 482,164.50 × 124,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,443x = 60,005,854,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,005,854,189.50/321,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,676.50

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