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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,275.20, 559,912.80 and 123,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,275.20, 559,912.80 and 123,957.20 is: 185,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,275.20 : 559,912.80 = 123,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,275.20/559,912.80 = 123,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,275.20x = 559,912.80 × 123,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,275.20x = 69,405,222,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,405,222,932.16/373,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,935.80

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