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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,186.24, 561,097.44 and 124,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,186.24, 561,097.44 and 124,784 is: 187,115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,186.24 : 561,097.44 = 124,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,186.24/561,097.44 = 124,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,186.24x = 561,097.44 × 124,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,186.24x = 70,015,982,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,015,982,952.96/374,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,115.33

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