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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,763.68, 637,237.68 and 129,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,763.68, 637,237.68 and 129,268 is: 193,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,763.68 : 637,237.68 = 129,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,763.68/637,237.68 = 129,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,763.68x = 637,237.68 × 129,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,763.68x = 82,374,440,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374,440,418.24/424,763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,930.05

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