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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,902, 566,932.97 and 125,168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,902, 566,932.97 and 125,168.19 is: 187,778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,902 : 566,932.97 = 125,168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,902/566,932.97 = 125,168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,902x = 566,932.97 × 125,168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,902x = 70,961,973,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,961,973,706.22/377,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,778.77

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