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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,814.31, 637,220.68 and 125,505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,814.31, 637,220.68 and 125,505.14 is: 188,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,814.31 : 637,220.68 = 125,505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,814.31/637,220.68 = 125,505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,814.31x = 637,220.68 × 125,505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,814.31x = 79,974,467,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,974,467,154.43/424,814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,257.47

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