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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,995.43, 388,391.04 and 125,836.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,995.43, 388,391.04 and 125,836.29 is: 188,704.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,995.43 : 388,391.04 = 125,836.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,995.43/388,391.04 = 125,836.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,995.43x = 388,391.04 × 125,836.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,995.43x = 48,873,687,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,873,687,542.84/258,995.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,704.83

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