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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,449.12, 560,173.80 and 124,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,449.12, 560,173.80 and 124,131.12 is: 186,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,449.12 : 560,173.80 = 124,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,449.12/560,173.80 = 124,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,449.12x = 560,173.80 × 124,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,449.12x = 69,535,001,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,535,001,188.66/373,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,196.72

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