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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,464.32, 561,579.84 and 125,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,464.32, 561,579.84 and 125,088 is: 187,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,464.32 : 561,579.84 = 125,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,464.32/561,579.84 = 125,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,464.32x = 561,579.84 × 125,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,464.32x = 70,246,899,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,246,899,025.92/374,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,593.04

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