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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,008.04, 525,019.50 and 125,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,008.04, 525,019.50 and 125,383.08 is: 188,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,008.04 : 525,019.50 = 125,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,008.04/525,019.50 = 125,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,008.04x = 525,019.50 × 125,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,008.04x = 65,828,561,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,828,561,970.06/350,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,077.29

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