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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,248.02, 565,752 and 124,481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,248.02, 565,752 and 124,481.40 is: 186,682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,248.02 : 565,752 = 124,481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,248.02/565,752 = 124,481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,248.02x = 565,752 × 124,481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,248.02x = 70,425,601,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,425,601,012.80/377,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,682.49

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