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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,235.50, 525,421.89 and 125,535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,235.50, 525,421.89 and 125,535.83 is: 188,328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,235.50 : 525,421.89 = 125,535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,235.50/525,421.89 = 125,535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,235.50x = 525,421.89 × 125,535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,235.50x = 65,959,270,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,959,270,434.21/350,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,328.34

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