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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,870.08, 637,156.62 and 125,271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,870.08, 637,156.62 and 125,271.12 is: 187,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,870.08 : 637,156.62 = 125,271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,870.08/637,156.62 = 125,271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,870.08x = 637,156.62 × 125,271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,870.08x = 79,817,323,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,817,323,402.81/424,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,862.90

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