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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,314.20, 364,971.30 and 125,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,314.20, 364,971.30 and 125,216.20 is: 187,824.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,314.20 : 364,971.30 = 125,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,314.20/364,971.30 = 125,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,314.20x = 364,971.30 × 125,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,314.20x = 45,700,319,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700,319,295.06/243,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,824.30

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