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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,743.08, 565,069.86 and 123,960.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,743.08, 565,069.86 and 123,960.89 is: 185,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,743.08 : 565,069.86 = 123,960.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,743.08/565,069.86 = 123,960.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,743.08x = 565,069.86 × 123,960.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,743.08x = 70,046,559,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,046,559,932.43/376,743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,926.60

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