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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,961.13, 565,433.92 and 124,256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,961.13, 565,433.92 and 124,256.79 is: 186,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,961.13 : 565,433.92 = 124,256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,961.13/565,433.92 = 124,256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,961.13x = 565,433.92 × 124,256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,961.13x = 70,259,003,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,259,003,856.32/376,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,382.62

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