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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,175.12, 691,705.44 and 124,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,175.12, 691,705.44 and 124,242.12 is: 186,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,175.12 : 691,705.44 = 124,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,175.12/691,705.44 = 124,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,175.12x = 691,705.44 × 124,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,175.12x = 85,938,950,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,938,950,281.13/461,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,347.76

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