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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,160.24, 609,305.88 and 125,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,160.24, 609,305.88 and 125,677.44 is: 188,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,160.24 : 609,305.88 = 125,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,160.24/609,305.88 = 125,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,160.24x = 609,305.88 × 125,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,160.24x = 76,576,003,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,576,003,175.35/406,160.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,536.43

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