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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,181.10, 542,939.04 and 125,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,181.10, 542,939.04 and 125,358.16 is: 187,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,181.10 : 542,939.04 = 125,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,181.10/542,939.04 = 125,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,181.10x = 542,939.04 × 125,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,181.10x = 68,061,839,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,061,839,046.57/362,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,922.12

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