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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,246.72, 562,927.68 and 125,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,246.72, 562,927.68 and 125,870.40 is: 188,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,246.72 : 562,927.68 = 125,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,246.72/562,927.68 = 125,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,246.72x = 562,927.68 × 125,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,246.72x = 70,855,932,252.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,855,932,252.67/375,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,824.92

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