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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,723, 559,171.98 and 123,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,723, 559,171.98 and 123,405 is: 185,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,723 : 559,171.98 = 123,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,723/559,171.98 = 123,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,723x = 559,171.98 × 123,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,723x = 69,004,618,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,004,618,191.90/372,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,136.46

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