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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,161.28, 720,242.24 and 125,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,161.28, 720,242.24 and 125,174.40 is: 187,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,161.28 : 720,242.24 = 125,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,161.28/720,242.24 = 125,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,161.28x = 720,242.24 × 125,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,161.28x = 90,155,890,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,155,890,246.66/480,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,761.68

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