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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,577.23, 608,162.80 and 125,058.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,577.23, 608,162.80 and 125,058.03 is: 187,524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,577.23 : 608,162.80 = 125,058.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,577.23/608,162.80 = 125,058.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,577.23x = 608,162.80 × 125,058.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,577.23x = 76,055,638,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,055,638,021.18/405,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,524.43

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