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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,377.30, 425,163.15 and 125,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,377.30, 425,163.15 and 125,718.90 is: 188,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,377.30 : 425,163.15 = 125,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,377.30/425,163.15 = 125,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,377.30x = 425,163.15 × 125,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,377.30x = 53,451,043,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,043,538.54/283,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,621.47

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