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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,187.24, 561,098.94 and 124,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,187.24, 561,098.94 and 124,785 is: 187,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,187.24 : 561,098.94 = 124,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,187.24/561,098.94 = 124,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,187.24x = 561,098.94 × 124,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,187.24x = 70,016,731,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,016,731,227.90/374,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,116.83

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