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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,267.24, 468,465.66 and 125,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,267.24, 468,465.66 and 125,293.32 is: 187,965.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,267.24 : 468,465.66 = 125,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,267.24/468,465.66 = 125,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,267.24x = 468,465.66 × 125,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,267.24x = 58,695,617,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,695,617,847.39/312,267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,965.98

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