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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,835.32, 425,850.90 and 126,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,835.32, 425,850.90 and 126,174.04 is: 189,304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,835.32 : 425,850.90 = 126,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,835.32/425,850.90 = 126,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,835.32x = 425,850.90 × 126,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,835.32x = 53,731,328,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731,328,490.64/283,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,304.59

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