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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,941.88, 608,971.14 and 125,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,941.88, 608,971.14 and 125,481 is: 188,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,941.88 : 608,971.14 = 125,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,941.88/608,971.14 = 125,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,941.88x = 608,971.14 × 125,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,941.88x = 76,414,307,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,414,307,618.34/405,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,239.53

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