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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,186.58, 542,947.26 and 125,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,186.58, 542,947.26 and 125,363.64 is: 187,930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,186.58 : 542,947.26 = 125,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,186.58/542,947.26 = 125,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,186.58x = 542,947.26 × 125,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,186.58x = 68,065,844,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,065,844,841.63/362,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,930.33

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