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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,325.28, 424,696.32 and 125,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,325.28, 424,696.32 and 125,628 is: 188,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,325.28 : 424,696.32 = 125,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,325.28/424,696.32 = 125,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,325.28x = 424,696.32 × 125,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,325.28x = 53,353,749,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,353,749,288.96/283,325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,312.70

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