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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,861.24, 565,369.74 and 124,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,861.24, 565,369.74 and 124,157.08 is: 186,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,861.24 : 565,369.74 = 124,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,861.24/565,369.74 = 124,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,861.24x = 565,369.74 × 124,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,861.24x = 70,194,656,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,194,656,038.76/376,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,261.28

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