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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,259.24, 468,453.66 and 125,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,259.24, 468,453.66 and 125,285.32 is: 187,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,259.24 : 468,453.66 = 125,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,259.24/468,453.66 = 125,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,259.24x = 468,453.66 × 125,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,259.24x = 58,690,366,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690,366,698.27/312,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,953.98

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