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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,863.24, 565,372.74 and 124,159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,863.24, 565,372.74 and 124,159.08 is: 186,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,863.24 : 565,372.74 = 124,159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,863.24/565,372.74 = 124,159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,863.24x = 565,372.74 × 124,159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,863.24x = 70,196,159,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,196,159,255.48/376,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,264.28

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