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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,372.88, 542,132.04 and 124,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,372.88, 542,132.04 and 124,724.72 is: 187,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,372.88 : 542,132.04 = 124,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,372.88/542,132.04 = 124,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,372.88x = 542,132.04 × 124,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,372.88x = 67,617,266,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,617,266,892.03/361,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,112.18

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