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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,716.62, 565,012.82 and 124,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,716.62, 565,012.82 and 124,000.40 is: 185,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,716.62 : 565,012.82 = 124,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,716.62/565,012.82 = 124,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,716.62x = 565,012.82 × 124,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,716.62x = 70,061,815,685.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,061,815,685.13/376,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,980.16

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