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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,777.36, 638,759.80 and 126,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,777.36, 638,759.80 and 126,281.36 is: 189,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,777.36 : 638,759.80 = 126,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,777.36/638,759.80 = 126,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,777.36x = 638,759.80 × 126,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,777.36x = 80,663,456,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,663,456,257.33/425,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,449.85

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