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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,647.44, 503,171.64 and 125,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,647.44, 503,171.64 and 125,295.12 is: 187,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,647.44 : 503,171.64 = 125,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,647.44/503,171.64 = 125,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,647.44x = 503,171.64 × 125,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,647.44x = 63,044,951,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,044,951,014.40/335,647.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,830.87

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