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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,889.02, 565,420.98 and 124,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,889.02, 565,420.98 and 124,160.46 is: 186,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,889.02 : 565,420.98 = 124,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,889.02/565,420.98 = 124,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,889.02x = 565,420.98 × 124,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,889.02x = 70,202,928,970.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,202,928,970.45/376,889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,269.50

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