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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,581.72, 564,845.23 and 123,859.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,581.72, 564,845.23 and 123,859.29 is: 185,779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,581.72 : 564,845.23 = 123,859.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,581.72/564,845.23 = 123,859.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,581.72x = 564,845.23 × 123,859.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,581.72x = 69,961,329,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961,329,147.69/376,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,779.94

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