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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,580.48, 503,457.84 and 125,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,580.48, 503,457.84 and 125,220 is: 187,862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,580.48 : 503,457.84 = 125,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,580.48/503,457.84 = 125,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,580.48x = 503,457.84 × 125,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,580.48x = 63,042,990,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,042,990,724.80/335,580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,862.51

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