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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,205.09, 543,184.60 and 125,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,205.09, 543,184.60 and 125,492.52 is: 188,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,205.09 : 543,184.60 = 125,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,205.09/543,184.60 = 125,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,205.09x = 543,184.60 × 125,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,205.09x = 68,165,601,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,165,601,249.54/362,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,196.15

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