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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,208.96, 543,190.41 and 125,496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,208.96, 543,190.41 and 125,496.38 is: 188,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,208.96 : 543,190.41 = 125,496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,208.96/543,190.41 = 125,496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,208.96x = 543,190.41 × 125,496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,208.96x = 68,168,431,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168,431,463.69/362,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,201.95

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