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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,164.31, 561,251.33 and 124,846.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,164.31, 561,251.33 and 124,846.31 is: 187,271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,164.31 : 561,251.33 = 124,846.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,164.31/561,251.33 = 124,846.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,164.31x = 561,251.33 × 124,846.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,164.31x = 70,070,158,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070,158,780.16/374,164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,271.09

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