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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,541.60, 543,812.40 and 125,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,541.60, 543,812.40 and 125,859.60 is: 188,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,541.60 : 543,812.40 = 125,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,541.60/543,812.40 = 125,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,541.60x = 543,812.40 × 125,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,541.60x = 68,444,011,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444,011,139.04/362,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,789.40

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