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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,208.30, 543,312.45 and 125,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,208.30, 543,312.45 and 125,574.90 is: 188,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,208.30 : 543,312.45 = 125,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,208.30/543,312.45 = 125,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,208.30x = 543,312.45 × 125,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,208.30x = 68,226,406,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,226,406,577.51/362,208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,362.35

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