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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,656.30, 685,027.65 and 124,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,656.30, 685,027.65 and 124,232.30 is: 186,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,656.30 : 685,027.65 = 124,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,656.30/685,027.65 = 124,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,656.30x = 685,027.65 × 124,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,656.30x = 85,102,560,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,102,560,523.10/456,656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,360.20

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