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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,547.78, 563,410.30 and 122,827.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,547.78, 563,410.30 and 122,827.31 is: 184,269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,547.78 : 563,410.30 = 122,827.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,547.78/563,410.30 = 122,827.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,547.78x = 563,410.30 × 122,827.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,547.78x = 69,202,171,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,202,171,575.29/375,547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,269.95

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