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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,473.50, 558,797.82 and 123,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,473.50, 558,797.82 and 123,155.50 is: 184,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,473.50 : 558,797.82 = 123,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,473.50/558,797.82 = 123,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,473.50x = 558,797.82 × 123,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,473.50x = 68,819,024,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819,024,921.01/372,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,762.20

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