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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,022, 637,617.14 and 121,418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,022, 637,617.14 and 121,418.78 is: 182,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,022 : 637,617.14 = 121,418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,022/637,617.14 = 121,418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,022x = 637,617.14 × 121,418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,022x = 77,418,691,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418,691,450.71/425,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,152.20

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