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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,508, 560,266.88 and 124,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,508, 560,266.88 and 124,190 is: 186,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,508 : 560,266.88 = 124,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,508/560,266.88 = 124,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,508x = 560,266.88 × 124,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,508x = 69,579,543,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,579,543,827.20/373,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,286.62

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