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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,098.64, 377,919.09 and 125,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,098.64, 377,919.09 and 125,777.52 is: 188,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,098.64 : 377,919.09 = 125,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,098.64/377,919.09 = 125,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,098.64x = 377,919.09 × 125,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,098.64x = 47,533,725,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533,725,900.86/252,098.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,552.09

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