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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,273.70, 559,910.55 and 123,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,273.70, 559,910.55 and 123,955.70 is: 185,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,273.70 : 559,910.55 = 123,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,273.70/559,910.55 = 123,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,273.70x = 559,910.55 × 123,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,273.70x = 69,404,104,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,404,104,162.64/373,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,933.55

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