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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,211.75, 631,817.63 and 125,723.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,211.75, 631,817.63 and 125,723.75 is: 188,585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,211.75 : 631,817.63 = 125,723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,211.75/631,817.63 = 125,723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,211.75x = 631,817.63 × 125,723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,211.75x = 79,434,481,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434,481,131.09/421,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,585.63

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