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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,514, 560,275.86 and 124,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,514, 560,275.86 and 124,196 is: 186,295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,514 : 560,275.86 = 124,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,514/560,275.86 = 124,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,514x = 560,275.86 × 124,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,514x = 69,584,020,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,584,020,708.56/373,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,295.62

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