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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,359.80, 502,866.90 and 124,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,359.80, 502,866.90 and 124,889.40 is: 187,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,359.80 : 502,866.90 = 124,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,359.80/502,866.90 = 124,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,359.80x = 502,866.90 × 124,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,359.80x = 62,802,745,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802,745,420.86/335,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,269.75

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