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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,206.71, 543,187.04 and 125,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,206.71, 543,187.04 and 125,494.13 is: 188,198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,206.71 : 543,187.04 = 125,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,206.71/543,187.04 = 125,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,206.71x = 543,187.04 × 125,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,206.71x = 68,166,785,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,166,785,742.57/362,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,198.57

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