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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,536.30, 398,304.45 and 125,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,536.30, 398,304.45 and 125,568.30 is: 188,352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,536.30 : 398,304.45 = 125,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,536.30/398,304.45 = 125,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,536.30x = 398,304.45 × 125,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,536.30x = 50,014,412,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,014,412,668.94/265,536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,352.45

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