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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,209.14, 543,313.76 and 125,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,209.14, 543,313.76 and 125,551.80 is: 188,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,209.14 : 543,313.76 = 125,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,209.14/543,313.76 = 125,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,209.14x = 543,313.76 × 125,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,209.14x = 68,214,019,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,214,019,905.01/362,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,327.72

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