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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,469.50, 558,791.82 and 123,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,469.50, 558,791.82 and 123,151.50 is: 184,756.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,469.50 : 558,791.82 = 123,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,469.50/558,791.82 = 123,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,469.50x = 558,791.82 × 123,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,469.50x = 68,816,050,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,816,050,820.73/372,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,756.20

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