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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,451.12, 560,176.80 and 124,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,451.12, 560,176.80 and 124,133.12 is: 186,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,451.12 : 560,176.80 = 124,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,451.12/560,176.80 = 124,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,451.12x = 560,176.80 × 124,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,451.12x = 69,536,493,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,536,493,935.62/373,451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,199.72

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