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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,611.16, 638,510.14 and 126,115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,611.16, 638,510.14 and 126,115.18 is: 189,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,611.16 : 638,510.14 = 126,115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,611.16/638,510.14 = 126,115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,611.16x = 638,510.14 × 126,115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,611.16x = 80,525,819,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,525,819,799.29/425,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,200.44

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