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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,169.10, 588,198.12 and 125,894.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,169.10, 588,198.12 and 125,894.56 is: 188,824.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,169.10 : 588,198.12 = 125,894.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,169.10/588,198.12 = 125,894.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,169.10x = 588,198.12 × 125,894.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,169.10x = 74,050,943,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,050,943,510.23/392,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,824.01

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