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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,510, 560,269.88 and 124,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,510, 560,269.88 and 124,192 is: 186,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,510 : 560,269.88 = 124,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,510/560,269.88 = 124,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,510x = 560,269.88 × 124,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,510x = 69,581,036,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,581,036,936.96/373,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,289.62

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