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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,796.88, 608,753.64 and 125,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,796.88, 608,753.64 and 125,336 is: 188,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,796.88 : 608,753.64 = 125,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,796.88/608,753.64 = 125,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,796.88x = 608,753.64 × 125,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,796.88x = 76,298,746,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,298,746,223.04/405,796.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,022.01

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