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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,181.60, 542,939.79 and 125,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,181.60, 542,939.79 and 125,358.66 is: 187,922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,181.60 : 542,939.79 = 125,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,181.60/542,939.79 = 125,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,181.60x = 542,939.79 × 125,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,181.60x = 68,062,204,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,062,204,535.08/362,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,922.87

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