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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,472.56, 572,287.70 and 125,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,472.56, 572,287.70 and 125,324.52 is: 188,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,472.56 : 572,287.70 = 125,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,472.56/572,287.70 = 125,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,472.56x = 572,287.70 × 125,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,472.56x = 71,721,681,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,721,681,304.40/381,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,012.69

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