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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,496.30, 543,744.45 and 125,862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,496.30, 543,744.45 and 125,862.90 is: 188,794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,496.30 : 543,744.45 = 125,862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,496.30/543,744.45 = 125,862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,496.30x = 543,744.45 × 125,862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,496.30x = 68,437,253,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,437,253,335.91/362,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,794.35

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