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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,547, 458,347.14 and 125,643.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,547, 458,347.14 and 125,643.36 is: 188,475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,547 : 458,347.14 = 125,643.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,547/458,347.14 = 125,643.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,547x = 458,347.14 × 125,643.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,547x = 57,588,274,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,588,274,715.99/305,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,475.99

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