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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,566.04, 558,849.24 and 123,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,566.04, 558,849.24 and 123,248.04 is: 184,872.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,566.04 : 558,849.24 = 123,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,566.04/558,849.24 = 123,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,566.04x = 558,849.24 × 123,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,566.04x = 68,877,073,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,877,073,485.49/372,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,872.12

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