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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,371.23, 638,055.02 and 125,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,371.23, 638,055.02 and 125,853.68 is: 188,779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,371.23 : 638,055.02 = 125,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,371.23/638,055.02 = 125,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,371.23x = 638,055.02 × 125,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,371.23x = 80,301,574,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,301,574,219.25/425,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,779.98

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