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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,968.55, 608,952.83 and 125,514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,968.55, 608,952.83 and 125,514.15 is: 188,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,968.55 : 608,952.83 = 125,514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,968.55/608,952.83 = 125,514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,968.55x = 608,952.83 × 125,514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,968.55x = 76,432,196,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,432,196,219.97/405,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,271.23

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