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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,472.17, 546,705.93 and 124,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,472.17, 546,705.93 and 124,470.27 is: 186,704.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,472.17 : 546,705.93 = 124,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,472.17/546,705.93 = 124,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,472.17x = 546,705.93 × 124,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,472.17x = 68,048,634,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,634,834.39/364,472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,704.61

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