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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,995.81, 637,562.90 and 125,506.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,995.81, 637,562.90 and 125,506.68 is: 188,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,995.81 : 637,562.90 = 125,506.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,995.81/637,562.90 = 125,506.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,995.81x = 637,562.90 × 125,506.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,995.81x = 80,018,403,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,018,403,183.94/424,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,280.45

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