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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,061.66, 543,129.45 and 125,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,061.66, 543,129.45 and 125,403.90 is: 188,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,061.66 : 543,129.45 = 125,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,061.66/543,129.45 = 125,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,061.66x = 543,129.45 × 125,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,061.66x = 68,110,551,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110,551,234.86/362,061.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,118.65

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