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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,661.54, 428,501.04 and 125,654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,661.54, 428,501.04 and 125,654.54 is: 188,485.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,661.54 : 428,501.04 = 125,654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,661.54/428,501.04 = 125,654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,661.54x = 428,501.04 × 125,654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,661.54x = 53,843,100,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,843,100,867.33/285,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,485.65

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