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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,913.74, 565,439.87 and 124,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,913.74, 565,439.87 and 124,209.13 is: 186,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,913.74 : 565,439.87 = 124,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,913.74/565,439.87 = 124,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,913.74x = 565,439.87 × 124,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,913.74x = 70,232,790,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,232,790,871.77/376,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,336.51

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