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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,143.85, 472,744.64 and 125,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,143.85, 472,744.64 and 125,558.29 is: 188,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,143.85 : 472,744.64 = 125,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,143.85/472,744.64 = 125,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,143.85x = 472,744.64 × 125,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,143.85x = 59,357,008,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357,008,605.07/315,143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,348.94

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