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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,543.73, 503,160.08 and 125,125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,543.73, 503,160.08 and 125,125.17 is: 187,629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,543.73 : 503,160.08 = 125,125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,543.73/503,160.08 = 125,125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,543.73x = 503,160.08 × 125,125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,543.73x = 62,957,989,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,957,989,921.59/335,543.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,629.76

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