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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,164.50, 561,251.61 and 124,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,164.50, 561,251.61 and 124,846.50 is: 187,271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,164.50 : 561,251.61 = 124,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,164.50/561,251.61 = 124,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,164.50x = 561,251.61 × 124,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,164.50x = 70,070,297,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,070,297,100.50/374,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,271.37

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