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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,617.92, 543,910.50 and 125,979.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,617.92, 543,910.50 and 125,979.12 is: 188,962.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,617.92 : 543,910.50 = 125,979.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,617.92/543,910.50 = 125,979.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,617.92x = 543,910.50 × 125,979.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,617.92x = 68,521,366,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,521,366,148.76/362,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,962.99

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