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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,425.50, 192,638.86 and 45,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,425.50, 192,638.86 and 45,319.50 is: 67,979.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,425.50 : 192,638.86 = 45,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,425.50/192,638.86 = 45,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,425.50x = 192,638.86 × 45,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,425.50x = 8,730,296,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,296,702.47/128,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,979.46

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