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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,204.20, 573,158.78 and 125,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,204.20, 573,158.78 and 125,975.24 is: 188,914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,204.20 : 573,158.78 = 125,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,204.20/573,158.78 = 125,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,204.20x = 573,158.78 × 125,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,204.20x = 72,203,814,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203,814,868.61/382,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,914.24

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