Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,321.52, 638,107 and 125,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 425,321.52, 638,107 and 125,810 is: 188,751.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,321.52 : 638,107 = 125,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,321.52/638,107 = 125,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,321.52x = 638,107 × 125,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,321.52x = 80,280,241,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,280,241,670/425,321.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,751.89
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