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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,207.80, 543,311.70 and 125,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,207.80, 543,311.70 and 125,574.40 is: 188,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,207.80 : 543,311.70 = 125,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,207.80/543,311.70 = 125,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,207.80x = 543,311.70 × 125,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,207.80x = 68,226,040,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226,040,740.48/362,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,361.60

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