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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,242.70, 543,364.05 and 125,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,242.70, 543,364.05 and 125,506.70 is: 188,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,242.70 : 543,364.05 = 125,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,242.70/543,364.05 = 125,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,242.70x = 543,364.05 × 125,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,242.70x = 68,195,828,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,195,828,814.14/362,242.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,260.05

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