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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,766, 559,161.96 and 123,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,766, 559,161.96 and 123,441.52 is: 185,166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,766 : 559,161.96 = 123,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,766/559,161.96 = 123,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,766x = 559,161.96 × 123,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,766x = 69,023,802,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,023,802,268.58/372,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,166.57

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