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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,245.84, 454,674.12 and 125,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,245.84, 454,674.12 and 125,875.28 is: 188,732.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,245.84 : 454,674.12 = 125,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,245.84/454,674.12 = 125,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,245.84x = 454,674.12 × 125,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,245.84x = 57,232,232,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232,232,163.75/303,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,732.13

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