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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,167.78, 561,256.53 and 124,849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,167.78, 561,256.53 and 124,849.78 is: 187,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,167.78 : 561,256.53 = 124,849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,167.78/561,256.53 = 124,849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,167.78x = 561,256.53 × 124,849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,167.78x = 70,072,754,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,072,754,294.06/374,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,276.29

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