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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,973.06, 573,030.03 and 125,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,973.06, 573,030.03 and 125,820.70 is: 188,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,973.06 : 573,030.03 = 125,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,973.06/573,030.03 = 125,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,973.06x = 573,030.03 × 125,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,973.06x = 72,099,039,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,099,039,495.62/381,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,754.25

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