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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,612.92, 425,375.64 and 125,813.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,612.92, 425,375.64 and 125,813.58 is: 188,700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,612.92 : 425,375.64 = 125,813.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,612.92/425,375.64 = 125,813.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,612.92x = 425,375.64 × 125,813.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,612.92x = 53,518,032,113.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,032,113.19/283,612.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,700.97

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