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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,302.52, 638,078.45 and 125,791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,302.52, 638,078.45 and 125,791.11 is: 188,723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,302.52 : 638,078.45 = 125,791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,302.52/638,078.45 = 125,791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,302.52x = 638,078.45 × 125,791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,302.52x = 80,264,595,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,264,595,863.62/425,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,723.54

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