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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,561.42, 507,682.94 and 125,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,561.42, 507,682.94 and 125,181.90 is: 187,713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,561.42 : 507,682.94 = 125,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,561.42/507,682.94 = 125,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,561.42x = 507,682.94 × 125,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,561.42x = 63,552,714,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,552,714,400.88/338,561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,713.99

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