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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,265.46, 424,996.56 and 125,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,265.46, 424,996.56 and 125,604.54 is: 188,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,265.46 : 424,996.56 = 125,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,265.46/424,996.56 = 125,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,265.46x = 424,996.56 × 125,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,265.46x = 53,381,497,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381,497,420.38/283,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,450.43

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