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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,114.64, 377,943.08 and 125,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,114.64, 377,943.08 and 125,793.52 is: 188,576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,114.64 : 377,943.08 = 125,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,114.64/377,943.08 = 125,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,114.64x = 377,943.08 × 125,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,114.64x = 47,542,790,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,542,790,392.84/252,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,576.08

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