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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,851.12, 565,155.68 and 124,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,851.12, 565,155.68 and 124,072.80 is: 186,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,851.12 : 565,155.68 = 124,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,851.12/565,155.68 = 124,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,851.12x = 565,155.68 × 124,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,851.12x = 70,120,447,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120,447,653.50/376,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,069.36

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