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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.04, 638,102.52 and 129,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.04, 638,102.52 and 129,906 is: 194,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.04 : 638,102.52 = 129,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.04/638,102.52 = 129,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.04x = 638,102.52 × 129,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.04x = 82,893,345,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,893,345,963.12/425,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,851.96

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