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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,512.75, 560,274 and 124,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,512.75, 560,274 and 124,194.75 is: 186,293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,512.75 : 560,274 = 124,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,512.75/560,274 = 124,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,512.75x = 560,274 × 124,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,512.75x = 69,583,089,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,583,089,361.50/373,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,293.75

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