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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,124, 562,656.56 and 164,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,124, 562,656.56 and 164,763.68 is: 247,132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,124 : 562,656.56 = 164,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,124/562,656.56 = 164,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,124x = 562,656.56 × 164,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,124x = 92,705,365,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,705,365,401.74/375,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,132.59

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