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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,640.96, 519,961.60 and 125,024.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,640.96, 519,961.60 and 125,024.96 is: 187,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,640.96 : 519,961.60 = 125,024.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,640.96/519,961.60 = 125,024.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,640.96x = 519,961.60 × 125,024.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,640.96x = 65,008,178,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,008,178,241.54/346,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,537.50

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