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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,849.74, 565,352.49 and 124,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,849.74, 565,352.49 and 124,145.58 is: 186,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,849.74 : 565,352.49 = 124,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,849.74/565,352.49 = 124,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,849.74x = 565,352.49 × 124,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,849.74x = 70,186,012,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,186,012,775.49/376,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,244.03

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