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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,326.28, 424,697.82 and 125,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,326.28, 424,697.82 and 125,629 is: 188,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,326.28 : 424,697.82 = 125,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,326.28/424,697.82 = 125,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,326.28x = 424,697.82 × 125,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,326.28x = 53,354,362,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,354,362,428.78/283,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,314.20

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