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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,759.84, 563,475.92 and 142,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,759.84, 563,475.92 and 142,124 is: 213,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,759.84 : 563,475.92 = 142,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,759.84/563,475.92 = 142,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,759.84x = 563,475.92 × 142,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,759.84x = 80,083,451,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,083,451,654.08/375,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,124.03

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