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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,563.04, 558,844.74 and 123,245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,563.04, 558,844.74 and 123,245.04 is: 184,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,563.04 : 558,844.74 = 123,245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,563.04/558,844.74 = 123,245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,563.04x = 558,844.74 × 123,245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,563.04x = 68,874,842,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,874,842,335.09/372,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,867.62

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