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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,931.11, 469,391.79 and 125,937.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,931.11, 469,391.79 and 125,937.75 is: 188,904.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,931.11 : 469,391.79 = 125,937.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,931.11/469,391.79 = 125,937.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,931.11x = 469,391.79 × 125,937.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,931.11x = 59,114,145,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,114,145,901.07/312,931.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,904.66

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