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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,976.13, 542,964.33 and 125,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,976.13, 542,964.33 and 125,189.64 is: 187,784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,976.13 : 542,964.33 = 125,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,976.13/542,964.33 = 125,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,976.13x = 542,964.33 × 125,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,976.13x = 67,973,509,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,973,509,005.54/361,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,784.51

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