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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,879.31, 565,197.41 and 124,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,879.31, 565,197.41 and 124,099.68 is: 186,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,879.31 : 565,197.41 = 124,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,879.31/565,197.41 = 124,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,879.31x = 565,197.41 × 124,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,879.31x = 70,140,818,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,818,028.08/376,879.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,109.50

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