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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,208.71, 543,190.03 and 125,496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,208.71, 543,190.03 and 125,496.13 is: 188,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,208.71 : 543,190.03 = 125,496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,208.71/543,190.03 = 125,496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,208.71x = 543,190.03 × 125,496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,208.71x = 68,168,246,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168,246,619.58/362,208.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,201.57

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