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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,983.23, 567,034.98 and 125,272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,983.23, 567,034.98 and 125,272.65 is: 187,928.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,983.23 : 567,034.98 = 125,272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,983.23/567,034.98 = 125,272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,983.23x = 567,034.98 × 125,272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,983.23x = 71,033,974,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,033,974,587.30/377,983.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,928.91

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