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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,572.49, 638,452.11 and 126,076.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,572.49, 638,452.11 and 126,076.49 is: 189,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,572.49 : 638,452.11 = 126,076.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,572.49/638,452.11 = 126,076.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,572.49x = 638,452.11 × 126,076.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,572.49x = 80,493,801,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493,801,061.89/425,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,142.40

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