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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,021.70, 543,032.55 and 125,285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,021.70, 543,032.55 and 125,285.70 is: 187,928.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,021.70 : 543,032.55 = 125,285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,021.70/543,032.55 = 125,285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,021.70x = 543,032.55 × 125,285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,021.70x = 68,034,213,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,034,213,149.54/362,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,928.55

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