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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,274.08, 472,845.50 and 125,617.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,274.08, 472,845.50 and 125,617.44 is: 188,400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,274.08 : 472,845.50 = 125,617.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,274.08/472,845.50 = 125,617.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,274.08x = 472,845.50 × 125,617.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,274.08x = 59,397,641,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,397,641,225.52/315,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,400.01

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