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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,486.35, 638,236.14 and 125,997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,486.35, 638,236.14 and 125,997.22 is: 188,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,486.35 : 638,236.14 = 125,997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,486.35/638,236.14 = 125,997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,486.35x = 638,236.14 × 125,997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,486.35x = 80,415,979,343.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415,979,343.53/425,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,997.79

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