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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,308, 632,071.44 and 125,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,308, 632,071.44 and 125,820 is: 188,762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,308 : 632,071.44 = 125,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,308/632,071.44 = 125,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,308x = 632,071.44 × 125,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,308x = 79,527,228,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,527,228,580.80/421,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,762.68

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