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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,107.23, 588,105.18 and 125,833.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,107.23, 588,105.18 and 125,833.23 is: 188,731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,107.23 : 588,105.18 = 125,833.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,107.23/588,105.18 = 125,833.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,107.23x = 588,105.18 × 125,833.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,107.23x = 74,003,174,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,003,174,379.13/392,107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,731.98

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