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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,912.80, 565,369.20 and 127,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,912.80, 565,369.20 and 127,591.20 is: 191,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,912.80 : 565,369.20 = 127,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,912.80/565,369.20 = 127,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,912.80x = 565,369.20 × 127,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,912.80x = 72,136,134,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,136,134,671.04/376,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,386.80

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