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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,132.32, 562,581.84 and 125,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,132.32, 562,581.84 and 125,756 is: 188,594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,132.32 : 562,581.84 = 125,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,132.32/562,581.84 = 125,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,132.32x = 562,581.84 × 125,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,132.32x = 70,748,041,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,748,041,871.04/375,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,594.90

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