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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,131.34, 367,525.49 and 125,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,131.34, 367,525.49 and 125,225.42 is: 187,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,131.34 : 367,525.49 = 125,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,131.34/367,525.49 = 125,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,131.34x = 367,525.49 × 125,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,131.34x = 46,023,531,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,023,531,382.20/245,131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,750.50

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