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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,252.60, 559,878.90 and 123,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,252.60, 559,878.90 and 123,934.60 is: 185,901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,252.60 : 559,878.90 = 123,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,252.60/559,878.90 = 123,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,252.60x = 559,878.90 × 123,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,252.60x = 69,388,367,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,388,367,519.94/373,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,901.90

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