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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,901, 566,931.47 and 125,167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,901, 566,931.47 and 125,167.19 is: 187,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,901 : 566,931.47 = 125,167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,901/566,931.47 = 125,167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,901x = 566,931.47 × 125,167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,901x = 70,961,215,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,961,215,561.98/377,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,777.26

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