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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,261.82, 565,948.99 and 124,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,261.82, 565,948.99 and 124,569 is: 186,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,261.82 : 565,948.99 = 124,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,261.82/565,948.99 = 124,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,261.82x = 565,948.99 × 124,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,261.82x = 70,499,699,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499,699,891.02/377,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,872.08

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