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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,502.81, 560,259.09 and 124,184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,502.81, 560,259.09 and 124,184.81 is: 186,278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,502.81 : 560,259.09 = 124,184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,502.81/560,259.09 = 124,184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,502.81x = 560,259.09 × 124,184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,502.81x = 69,575,670,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,575,670,043.07/373,502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,278.84

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