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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,268.96, 565,783.32 and 124,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,268.96, 565,783.32 and 124,502.40 is: 186,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,268.96 : 565,783.32 = 124,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,268.96/565,783.32 = 124,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,268.96x = 565,783.32 × 124,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,268.96x = 70,441,381,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,441,381,219.97/377,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,713.96

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