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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,492.96, 638,332.77 and 125,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,492.96, 638,332.77 and 125,996.90 is: 189,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,492.96 : 638,332.77 = 125,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,492.96/638,332.77 = 125,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,492.96x = 638,332.77 × 125,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,492.96x = 80,427,950,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,427,950,188.41/425,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,022.99

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