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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,808.37, 368,748.86 and 125,933.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,808.37, 368,748.86 and 125,933.13 is: 188,918.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,808.37 : 368,748.86 = 125,933.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,808.37/368,748.86 = 125,933.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,808.37x = 368,748.86 × 125,933.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,808.37x = 46,437,697,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,437,697,494.07/245,808.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,918.29

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