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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,203.20, 573,157.28 and 125,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,203.20, 573,157.28 and 125,974.24 is: 188,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,203.20 : 573,157.28 = 125,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,203.20/573,157.28 = 125,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,203.20x = 573,157.28 × 125,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,203.20x = 72,203,052,748.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,052,748.47/382,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,912.74

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