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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,140.14, 367,821.11 and 125,135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,140.14, 367,821.11 and 125,135.12 is: 187,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,140.14 : 367,821.11 = 125,135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,140.14/367,821.11 = 125,135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,140.14x = 367,821.11 × 125,135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,140.14x = 46,027,336,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,336,273.60/245,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,759.28

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