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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,780.02, 564,957 and 123,992.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,780.02, 564,957 and 123,992.21 is: 185,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,780.02 : 564,957 = 123,992.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,780.02/564,957 = 123,992.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,780.02x = 564,957 × 123,992.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,780.02x = 70,050,264,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,050,264,160.19/376,780.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,918.20

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