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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,174.31, 543,358.08 and 125,516.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,174.31, 543,358.08 and 125,516.79 is: 188,308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,174.31 : 543,358.08 = 125,516.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,174.31/543,358.08 = 125,516.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,174.31x = 543,358.08 × 125,516.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,174.31x = 68,200,562,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,200,562,022.16/362,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,308.67

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