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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,519, 560,283.36 and 124,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,519, 560,283.36 and 124,201 is: 186,303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,519 : 560,283.36 = 124,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,519/560,283.36 = 124,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,519x = 560,283.36 × 124,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,519x = 69,587,753,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,587,753,595.36/373,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,303.12

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