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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,274.40, 546,427.80 and 124,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,274.40, 546,427.80 and 124,384.80 is: 186,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,274.40 : 546,427.80 = 124,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,274.40/546,427.80 = 124,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,274.40x = 546,427.80 × 124,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,274.40x = 67,967,312,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,967,312,617.44/364,274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,582.73

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