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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,760.68, 637,233.18 and 129,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,760.68, 637,233.18 and 129,265 is: 193,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,760.68 : 637,233.18 = 129,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,760.68/637,233.18 = 129,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,760.68x = 637,233.18 × 129,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,760.68x = 82,371,947,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,371,947,012.70/424,760.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,925.55

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