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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,917.23, 565,445.12 and 124,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,917.23, 565,445.12 and 124,212.62 is: 186,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,917.23 : 565,445.12 = 124,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,917.23/565,445.12 = 124,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,917.23x = 565,445.12 × 124,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,917.23x = 70,235,420,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,235,420,613.96/376,917.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,341.76

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