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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,858.37, 565,324.46 and 124,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,858.37, 565,324.46 and 124,035.71 is: 186,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,858.37 : 565,324.46 = 124,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,858.37/565,324.46 = 124,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,858.37x = 565,324.46 × 124,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,858.37x = 70,120,418,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120,418,492.50/376,858.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,065.70

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