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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,881.52, 562,264.50 and 122,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,881.52, 562,264.50 and 122,161.37 is: 183,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,881.52 : 562,264.50 = 122,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,881.52/562,264.50 = 122,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,881.52x = 562,264.50 × 122,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,881.52x = 68,686,999,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,686,999,269.15/374,881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,223.22

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