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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,367.86, 638,049.96 and 125,850.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,367.86, 638,049.96 and 125,850.31 is: 188,774.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,367.86 : 638,049.96 = 125,850.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,367.86/638,049.96 = 125,850.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,367.86x = 638,049.96 × 125,850.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,367.86x = 80,298,783,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298,783,666.36/425,367.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,774.92

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