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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,511, 560,271.36 and 124,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,511, 560,271.36 and 124,193 is: 186,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,511 : 560,271.36 = 124,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,511/560,271.36 = 124,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,511x = 560,271.36 × 124,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,511x = 69,581,781,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,581,781,012.48/373,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,291.12

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