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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,207.54, 543,311.36 and 125,550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,207.54, 543,311.36 and 125,550.23 is: 188,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,207.54 : 543,311.36 = 125,550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,207.54/543,311.36 = 125,550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,207.54x = 543,311.36 × 125,550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,207.54x = 68,212,862,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,212,862,865.30/362,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,325.35

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