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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,342.34, 638,106.95 and 125,799.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,342.34, 638,106.95 and 125,799.57 is: 188,726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,342.34 : 638,106.95 = 125,799.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,342.34/638,106.95 = 125,799.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,342.34x = 638,106.95 × 125,799.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,342.34x = 80,273,579,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,273,579,924.01/425,342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,726.99

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