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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,491, 560,241.36 and 124,173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,491, 560,241.36 and 124,173 is: 186,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,491 : 560,241.36 = 124,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,491/560,241.36 = 124,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,491x = 560,241.36 × 124,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,491x = 69,566,850,395.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,566,850,395.28/373,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,261.12

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