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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,410.14, 397,588.50 and 125,267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,410.14, 397,588.50 and 125,267.18 is: 187,652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,410.14 : 397,588.50 = 125,267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,410.14/397,588.50 = 125,267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,410.14x = 397,588.50 × 125,267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,410.14x = 49,804,788,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,804,788,207.49/265,410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,652.17

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