Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,319.52, 638,104 and 125,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 425,319.52, 638,104 and 125,808 is: 188,748.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,319.52 : 638,104 = 125,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,319.52/638,104 = 125,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,319.52x = 638,104 × 125,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,319.52x = 80,278,588,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,278,588,032/425,319.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,748.89
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