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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,920.86, 565,464.66 and 124,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,920.86, 565,464.66 and 124,191.14 is: 186,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,920.86 : 565,464.66 = 124,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,920.86/565,464.66 = 124,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,920.86x = 565,464.66 × 124,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,920.86x = 70,225,697,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,225,697,927.79/376,920.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,314.17

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