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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,154.40, 630,231.60 and 124,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,154.40, 630,231.60 and 124,666.40 is: 186,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,154.40 : 630,231.60 = 124,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,154.40/630,231.60 = 124,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,154.40x = 630,231.60 × 124,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,154.40x = 78,568,704,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,568,704,738.24/420,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,999.60

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