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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,669, 635,502.92 and 108,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,669, 635,502.92 and 108,125.90 is: 162,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,669 : 635,502.92 = 108,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,669/635,502.92 = 108,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,669x = 635,502.92 × 108,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,669x = 68,714,321,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714,321,459.48/423,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,188.69

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