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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,960.07, 637,291.55 and 125,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,960.07, 637,291.55 and 125,361.14 is: 187,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,960.07 : 637,291.55 = 125,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,960.07/637,291.55 = 125,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,960.07x = 637,291.55 × 125,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,960.07x = 79,891,592,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,891,592,347.31/424,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,997.88

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