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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,524.60, 543,786.90 and 125,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,524.60, 543,786.90 and 125,842.60 is: 188,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,524.60 : 543,786.90 = 125,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,524.60/543,786.90 = 125,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,524.60x = 543,786.90 × 125,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,524.60x = 68,431,557,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,431,557,341.94/362,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,763.90

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