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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,186.54, 443,877.14 and 125,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,186.54, 443,877.14 and 125,266.14 is: 187,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,186.54 : 443,877.14 = 125,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,186.54/443,877.14 = 125,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,186.54x = 443,877.14 × 125,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,186.54x = 55,602,775,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602,775,962.04/296,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,728.91

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