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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,788.19, 542,764.94 and 125,130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,788.19, 542,764.94 and 125,130.62 is: 187,724.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,788.19 : 542,764.94 = 125,130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,788.19/542,764.94 = 125,130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,788.19x = 542,764.94 × 125,130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,788.19x = 67,916,514,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916,514,187.72/361,788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,724.52

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