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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,416.89, 397,598.63 and 125,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,416.89, 397,598.63 and 125,273.93 is: 187,662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,416.89 : 397,598.63 = 125,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,416.89/397,598.63 = 125,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,416.89x = 397,598.63 × 125,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,416.89x = 49,808,740,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,808,740,328.35/265,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,662.29

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