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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,768.54, 471,977.84 and 125,213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,768.54, 471,977.84 and 125,213.96 is: 187,751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,768.54 : 471,977.84 = 125,213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,768.54/471,977.84 = 125,213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,768.54x = 471,977.84 × 125,213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,768.54x = 59,098,214,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,098,214,378.65/314,768.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,751.34

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