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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,513.02, 424,977.45 and 125,815.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,513.02, 424,977.45 and 125,815.74 is: 188,593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,513.02 : 424,977.45 = 125,815.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,513.02/424,977.45 = 125,815.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,513.02x = 424,977.45 × 125,815.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,513.02x = 53,468,852,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468,852,355.06/283,513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,593.99

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