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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,912.73, 565,438.37 and 124,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,912.73, 565,438.37 and 124,208.12 is: 186,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,912.73 : 565,438.37 = 124,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,912.73/565,438.37 = 124,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,912.73x = 565,438.37 × 124,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,912.73x = 70,232,037,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,232,037,706.12/376,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,335.01

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