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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,916.99, 542,958.89 and 125,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,916.99, 542,958.89 and 125,259.68 is: 187,918.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,916.99 : 542,958.89 = 125,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,916.99/542,958.89 = 125,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,916.99x = 542,958.89 × 125,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,916.99x = 68,010,853,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,010,853,473.46/361,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,918.38

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