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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,512.16, 638,326.60 and 188,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,512.16, 638,326.60 and 188,849.60 is: 283,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,512.16 : 638,326.60 = 188,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,512.16/638,326.60 = 188,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,512.16x = 638,326.60 × 188,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,512.16x = 120,547,723,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,547,723,079.36/425,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,300.30

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