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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,530, 561,869.12 and 121,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,530, 561,869.12 and 121,794.20 is: 182,715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,530 : 561,869.12 = 121,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,530/561,869.12 = 121,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,530x = 561,869.12 × 121,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,530x = 68,432,399,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432,399,975.10/374,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,715.40

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