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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,462.82, 561,577.59 and 125,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,462.82, 561,577.59 and 125,086.50 is: 187,590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,462.82 : 561,577.59 = 125,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,462.82/561,577.59 = 125,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,462.82x = 561,577.59 × 125,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,462.82x = 70,245,775,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,245,775,211.54/374,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,590.79

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