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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,905.13, 559,357.70 and 123,587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,905.13, 559,357.70 and 123,587.13 is: 185,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,905.13 : 559,357.70 = 123,587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,905.13/559,357.70 = 123,587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,905.13x = 559,357.70 × 123,587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,905.13x = 69,129,412,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,129,412,786.40/372,905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,380.70

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