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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,812.70, 437,719.05 and 125,600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,812.70, 437,719.05 and 125,600.70 is: 188,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,812.70 : 437,719.05 = 125,600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,812.70/437,719.05 = 125,600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,812.70x = 437,719.05 × 125,600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,812.70x = 54,977,819,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977,819,083.34/291,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,401.05

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