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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,455.98, 638,216.77 and 125,931.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,455.98, 638,216.77 and 125,931.75 is: 188,907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,455.98 : 638,216.77 = 125,931.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,455.98/638,216.77 = 125,931.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,455.98x = 638,216.77 × 125,931.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,455.98x = 80,371,754,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371,754,725.45/425,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,907.33

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