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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,787.23, 413,298.12 and 125,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,787.23, 413,298.12 and 125,660.63 is: 188,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,787.23 : 413,298.12 = 125,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,787.23/413,298.12 = 125,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,787.23x = 413,298.12 × 125,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,787.23x = 51,935,302,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,935,302,137.02/275,787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,316.56

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