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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,003.43, 388,403.04 and 125,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,003.43, 388,403.04 and 125,844.29 is: 188,716.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,003.43 : 388,403.04 = 125,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,003.43/388,403.04 = 125,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,003.43x = 388,403.04 × 125,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,003.43x = 48,878,304,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878,304,802.64/259,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,716.82

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