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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,237.20, 685,855.80 and 124,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,237.20, 685,855.80 and 124,813.20 is: 187,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,237.20 : 685,855.80 = 124,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,237.20/685,855.80 = 124,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,237.20x = 685,855.80 × 124,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,237.20x = 85,603,857,136.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,603,857,136.56/457,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,219.80

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