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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,530.48, 503,382.84 and 125,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,530.48, 503,382.84 and 125,170 is: 187,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,530.48 : 503,382.84 = 125,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,530.48/503,382.84 = 125,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,530.48x = 503,382.84 × 125,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,530.48x = 63,008,430,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,008,430,082.80/335,530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,787.50

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