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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,879.08, 637,170.12 and 125,280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,879.08, 637,170.12 and 125,280.12 is: 187,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,879.08 : 637,170.12 = 125,280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,879.08/637,170.12 = 125,280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,879.08x = 637,170.12 × 125,280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,879.08x = 79,824,749,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,824,749,094.01/424,879.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,876.39

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