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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,563.42, 507,685.94 and 125,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,563.42, 507,685.94 and 125,183.90 is: 187,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,563.42 : 507,685.94 = 125,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,563.42/507,685.94 = 125,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,563.42x = 507,685.94 × 125,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,563.42x = 63,554,105,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,554,105,318.45/338,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,716.99

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