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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,177.12, 691,708.44 and 124,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,177.12, 691,708.44 and 124,244.12 is: 186,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,177.12 : 691,708.44 = 124,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,177.12/691,708.44 = 124,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,177.12x = 691,708.44 × 124,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,177.12x = 85,940,706,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,940,706,424.37/461,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,350.76

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