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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,997, 429,114.48 and 125,991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,997, 429,114.48 and 125,991.04 is: 189,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,997 : 429,114.48 = 125,991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,997/429,114.48 = 125,991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,997x = 429,114.48 × 125,991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,997x = 54,064,579,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,579,614.26/285,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,038.97

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