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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,417.13, 638,217.96 and 125,918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,417.13, 638,217.96 and 125,918.76 is: 188,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,417.13 : 638,217.96 = 125,918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,417.13/638,217.96 = 125,918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,417.13x = 638,217.96 × 125,918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,417.13x = 80,363,614,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,363,614,132.93/425,417.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,905.45

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