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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,460.98, 387,691.81 and 125,360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,460.98, 387,691.81 and 125,360.84 is: 188,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,460.98 : 387,691.81 = 125,360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,460.98/387,691.81 = 125,360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,460.98x = 387,691.81 × 125,360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,460.98x = 48,601,370,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601,370,962.72/258,460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,041.42

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