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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,023.83, 543,042.63 and 125,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,023.83, 543,042.63 and 125,374.23 is: 188,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,023.83 : 543,042.63 = 125,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,023.83/543,042.63 = 125,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,023.83x = 543,042.63 × 125,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,023.83x = 68,083,551,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,083,551,593.42/362,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,063.73

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