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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,307.04, 637,937.52 and 129,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,307.04, 637,937.52 and 129,796 is: 194,686.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,307.04 : 637,937.52 = 129,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,307.04/637,937.52 = 129,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,307.04x = 637,937.52 × 129,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,307.04x = 82,801,738,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,801,738,345.92/425,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,686.97

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