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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,216.46, 507,581.73 and 125,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,216.46, 507,581.73 and 125,185.92 is: 187,874.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,216.46 : 507,581.73 = 125,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,216.46/507,581.73 = 125,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,216.46x = 507,581.73 × 125,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,216.46x = 63,542,085,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,542,085,845.24/338,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,874.02

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