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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,783.73, 413,292.87 and 125,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,783.73, 413,292.87 and 125,657.12 is: 188,311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,783.73 : 413,292.87 = 125,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,783.73/413,292.87 = 125,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,783.73x = 413,292.87 × 125,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,783.73x = 51,933,189,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,933,189,694.27/275,783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,311.29

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