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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,133.56, 588,144.72 and 125,859.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,133.56, 588,144.72 and 125,859.62 is: 188,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,133.56 : 588,144.72 = 125,859.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,133.56/588,144.72 = 125,859.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,133.56x = 588,144.72 × 125,859.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,133.56x = 74,023,670,964.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,023,670,964.21/392,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,771.58

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