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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,335.84, 387,142.90 and 125,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,335.84, 387,142.90 and 125,180.76 is: 187,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,335.84 : 387,142.90 = 125,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,335.84/387,142.90 = 125,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,335.84x = 387,142.90 × 125,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,335.84x = 48,462,842,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,462,842,450.60/258,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,596.28

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