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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,327.28, 424,699.32 and 125,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,327.28, 424,699.32 and 125,630 is: 188,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,327.28 : 424,699.32 = 125,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,327.28/424,699.32 = 125,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,327.28x = 424,699.32 × 125,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,327.28x = 53,354,975,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,354,975,571.60/283,327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,315.70

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