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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,184.35, 542,943.91 and 125,361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,184.35, 542,943.91 and 125,361.41 is: 187,926.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,184.35 : 542,943.91 = 125,361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,184.35/542,943.91 = 125,361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,184.35x = 542,943.91 × 125,361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,184.35x = 68,064,215,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,064,215,152.47/362,184.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,926.99

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