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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,185.10, 542,945.03 and 125,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,185.10, 542,945.03 and 125,362.16 is: 187,928.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,185.10 : 542,945.03 = 125,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,185.10/542,945.03 = 125,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,185.10x = 542,945.03 × 125,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,185.10x = 68,064,763,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,064,763,392.83/362,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,928.11

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