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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,297.52, 638,071.02 and 125,785.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,297.52, 638,071.02 and 125,785.98 is: 188,715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,297.52 : 638,071.02 = 125,785.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,297.52/638,071.02 = 125,785.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,297.52x = 638,071.02 × 125,785.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,297.52x = 80,260,388,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,260,388,560.30/425,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,715.86

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