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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,343.71, 572,048.80 and 125,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,343.71, 572,048.80 and 125,099.44 is: 187,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,343.71 : 572,048.80 = 125,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,343.71/572,048.80 = 125,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,343.71x = 572,048.80 × 125,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,343.71x = 71,562,982,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562,982,789.80/381,343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,660.06

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