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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,012.97, 573,088.66 and 125,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,012.97, 573,088.66 and 125,859.23 is: 188,811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,012.97 : 573,088.66 = 125,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,012.97/573,088.66 = 125,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,012.97x = 573,088.66 × 125,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,012.97x = 72,128,497,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,128,497,067.24/382,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,811.64

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