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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,094.23, 412,642.89 and 125,229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,094.23, 412,642.89 and 125,229.69 is: 187,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,094.23 : 412,642.89 = 125,229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,094.23/412,642.89 = 125,229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,094.23x = 412,642.89 × 125,229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,094.23x = 51,675,141,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675,141,195.40/275,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,845.24

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