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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,009.52, 565,394.22 and 124,242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,009.52, 565,394.22 and 124,242.84 is: 186,324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,009.52 : 565,394.22 = 124,242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,009.52/565,394.22 = 124,242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,009.52x = 565,394.22 × 124,242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,009.52x = 70,246,183,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,246,183,612.38/377,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,324.69

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