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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,956.32, 565,426.69 and 124,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,956.32, 565,426.69 and 124,251.98 is: 186,375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,956.32 : 565,426.69 = 124,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,956.32/565,426.69 = 124,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,956.32x = 565,426.69 × 124,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,956.32x = 70,255,383,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,255,383,338.50/376,956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,375.40

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