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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,483.48, 468,747.14 and 125,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,483.48, 468,747.14 and 125,495 is: 188,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,483.48 : 468,747.14 = 125,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,483.48/468,747.14 = 125,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,483.48x = 468,747.14 × 125,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,483.48x = 58,825,422,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825,422,334.30/312,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,251.30

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