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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,183.35, 542,942.41 and 125,360.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,183.35, 542,942.41 and 125,360.41 is: 187,925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,183.35 : 542,942.41 = 125,360.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,183.35/542,942.41 = 125,360.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,183.35x = 542,942.41 × 125,360.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,183.35x = 68,063,483,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,063,483,123.99/362,183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,925.49

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