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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,821.59, 565,295.76 and 124,174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,821.59, 565,295.76 and 124,174.89 is: 186,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,821.59 : 565,295.76 = 124,174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,821.59/565,295.76 = 124,174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,821.59x = 565,295.76 × 124,174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,821.59x = 70,195,538,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,195,538,815.47/376,821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,283.22

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