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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,014, 561,050.34 and 124,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,014, 561,050.34 and 124,696 is: 187,053.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,014 : 561,050.34 = 124,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,014/561,050.34 = 124,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,014x = 561,050.34 × 124,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,014x = 69,960,733,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,960,733,196.64/374,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,053.78

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