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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,203.96, 543,182.91 and 125,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,203.96, 543,182.91 and 125,491.39 is: 188,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,203.96 : 543,182.91 = 125,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,203.96/543,182.91 = 125,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,203.96x = 543,182.91 × 125,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,203.96x = 68,164,778,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,164,778,400.14/362,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,194.46

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