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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,897.74, 542,870.10 and 125,209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,897.74, 542,870.10 and 125,209.26 is: 187,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,897.74 : 542,870.10 = 125,209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,897.74/542,870.10 = 125,209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,897.74x = 542,870.10 × 125,209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,897.74x = 67,972,363,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,972,363,497.13/361,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,822.02

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