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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,379.67, 638,067.65 and 125,862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,379.67, 638,067.65 and 125,862.12 is: 188,792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,379.67 : 638,067.65 = 125,862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,379.67/638,067.65 = 125,862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,379.67x = 638,067.65 × 125,862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,379.67x = 80,308,546,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,308,546,503.11/425,379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,792.63

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