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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,588.85, 552,908.28 and 125,330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,588.85, 552,908.28 and 125,330.85 is: 188,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,588.85 : 552,908.28 = 125,330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,588.85/552,908.28 = 125,330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,588.85x = 552,908.28 × 125,330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,588.85x = 69,296,464,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,296,464,704.44/368,588.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,004.78

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