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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,276.12, 691,862.70 and 124,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,276.12, 691,862.70 and 124,350.32 is: 186,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,276.12 : 691,862.70 = 124,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,276.12/691,862.70 = 124,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,276.12x = 691,862.70 × 124,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,276.12x = 86,033,348,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,033,348,141.06/461,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,511.60

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