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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,437.46, 507,855.74 and 125,355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,437.46, 507,855.74 and 125,355.05 is: 188,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,437.46 : 507,855.74 = 125,355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,437.46/507,855.74 = 125,355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,437.46x = 507,855.74 × 125,355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,437.46x = 63,662,278,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662,278,514.43/338,437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,106.48

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