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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,615.20, 425,422.80 and 125,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,615.20, 425,422.80 and 125,859.60 is: 188,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,615.20 : 425,422.80 = 125,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,615.20/425,422.80 = 125,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,615.20x = 425,422.80 × 125,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,615.20x = 53,543,543,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,543,438.88/283,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,789.40

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