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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,566.61, 561,855.09 and 121,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,566.61, 561,855.09 and 121,848.42 is: 182,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,566.61 : 561,855.09 = 121,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,566.61/561,855.09 = 121,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,566.61x = 561,855.09 × 121,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,566.61x = 68,461,154,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,461,154,985.46/374,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,774.32

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