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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,172.63, 565,637.94 and 124,396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,172.63, 565,637.94 and 124,396.29 is: 186,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,172.63 : 565,637.94 = 124,396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,172.63/565,637.94 = 124,396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,172.63x = 565,637.94 × 124,396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,172.63x = 70,363,261,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,363,261,219.24/377,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,554.53

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