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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,959.13, 565,430.92 and 124,254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,959.13, 565,430.92 and 124,254.79 is: 186,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,959.13 : 565,430.92 = 124,254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,959.13/565,430.92 = 124,254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,959.13x = 565,430.92 × 124,254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,959.13x = 70,257,498,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,257,498,499.89/376,959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,379.62

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