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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,509, 560,268.38 and 124,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,509, 560,268.38 and 124,191 is: 186,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,509 : 560,268.38 = 124,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,509/560,268.38 = 124,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,509x = 560,268.38 × 124,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,509x = 69,580,290,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,580,290,380.58/373,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,288.12

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