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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,259.10, 562,977.65 and 122,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,259.10, 562,977.65 and 122,539.70 is: 183,838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,259.10 : 562,977.65 = 122,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,259.10/562,977.65 = 122,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,259.10x = 562,977.65 × 122,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,259.10x = 68,987,114,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987,114,051.50/375,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,838.62

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