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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,446.28, 424,877.74 and 125,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,446.28, 424,877.74 and 125,749 is: 188,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,446.28 : 424,877.74 = 125,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,446.28/424,877.74 = 125,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,446.28x = 424,877.74 × 125,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,446.28x = 53,427,950,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,427,950,927.26/283,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,494.10

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