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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,183.32, 543,371.58 and 125,525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,183.32, 543,371.58 and 125,525.80 is: 188,322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,183.32 : 543,371.58 = 125,525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,183.32/543,371.58 = 125,525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,183.32x = 543,371.58 × 125,525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,183.32x = 68,207,152,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,207,152,276.76/362,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,322.18

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