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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,687.17, 565,051.82 and 120,542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,687.17, 565,051.82 and 120,542.09 is: 180,819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,687.17 : 565,051.82 = 120,542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,687.17/565,051.82 = 120,542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,687.17x = 565,051.82 × 120,542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,687.17x = 68,112,523,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,112,523,913.13/376,687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,819.87

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