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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,001.43, 388,400.04 and 125,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,001.43, 388,400.04 and 125,842.29 is: 188,713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,001.43 : 388,400.04 = 125,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,001.43/388,400.04 = 125,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,001.43x = 388,400.04 × 125,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,001.43x = 48,877,150,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,877,150,469.69/259,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,713.82

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