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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,344.76, 468,604.62 and 125,487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,344.76, 468,604.62 and 125,487.48 is: 188,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,344.76 : 468,604.62 = 125,487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,344.76/468,604.62 = 125,487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,344.76x = 468,604.62 × 125,487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,344.76x = 58,804,012,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,804,012,880.16/312,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,266.37

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