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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,665.68, 637,090.68 and 129,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,665.68, 637,090.68 and 129,170 is: 193,783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,665.68 : 637,090.68 = 129,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,665.68/637,090.68 = 129,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,665.68x = 637,090.68 × 129,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,665.68x = 82,293,003,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,293,003,135.60/424,665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,783.03

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