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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,637.07, 638,457.91 and 126,120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,637.07, 638,457.91 and 126,120.25 is: 189,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,637.07 : 638,457.91 = 126,120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,637.07/638,457.91 = 126,120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,637.07x = 638,457.91 × 126,120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,637.07x = 80,522,469,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,522,469,942.83/425,637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,181.05

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