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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,641.41, 412,908.52 and 125,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,641.41, 412,908.52 and 125,675.41 is: 188,260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,641.41 : 412,908.52 = 125,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,641.41/412,908.52 = 125,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,641.41x = 412,908.52 × 125,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,641.41x = 51,892,447,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,892,447,543.49/275,641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,260.71

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