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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,209.21, 543,190.78 and 125,496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,209.21, 543,190.78 and 125,496.63 is: 188,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,209.21 : 543,190.78 = 125,496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,209.21/543,190.78 = 125,496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,209.21x = 543,190.78 × 125,496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,209.21x = 68,168,612,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168,612,337.07/362,209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,202.32

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