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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,982, 557,973.27 and 122,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,982, 557,973.27 and 122,664 is: 183,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,982 : 557,973.27 = 122,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,982/557,973.27 = 122,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,982x = 557,973.27 × 122,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,982x = 68,443,233,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,443,233,191.28/371,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,996.09

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