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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,468.80, 638,203.20 and 188,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,468.80, 638,203.20 and 188,835.40 is: 283,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,468.80 : 638,203.20 = 188,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,468.80/638,203.20 = 188,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,468.80x = 638,203.20 × 188,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,468.80x = 120,515,356,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,515,356,553.28/425,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,253.10

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