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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,241.23, 508,898.76 and 125,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,241.23, 508,898.76 and 125,984.13 is: 188,989.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,241.23 : 508,898.76 = 125,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,241.23/508,898.76 = 125,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,241.23x = 508,898.76 × 125,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,241.23x = 64,113,166,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,113,166,906.76/339,241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,989.90

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