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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,766.08, 542,702.58 and 125,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,766.08, 542,702.58 and 125,045.20 is: 187,586.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,766.08 : 542,702.58 = 125,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,766.08/542,702.58 = 125,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,766.08x = 542,702.58 × 125,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,766.08x = 67,862,349,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,862,349,317.88/361,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,586.27

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