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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,262.27, 562,924.38 and 122,537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,262.27, 562,924.38 and 122,537.14 is: 183,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,262.27 : 562,924.38 = 122,537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,262.27/562,924.38 = 122,537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,262.27x = 562,924.38 × 122,537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,262.27x = 68,979,142,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,979,142,613.68/375,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,815.82

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