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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,627, 428,728.65 and 125,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,627, 428,728.65 and 125,774.04 is: 188,787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,627 : 428,728.65 = 125,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,627/428,728.65 = 125,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,627x = 428,728.65 × 125,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,627x = 53,922,934,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,922,934,374.25/285,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,787.95

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