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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,841.60, 638,576.96 and 122,168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,841.60, 638,576.96 and 122,168.75 is: 183,199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,841.60 : 638,576.96 = 122,168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,841.60/638,576.96 = 122,168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,841.60x = 638,576.96 × 122,168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,841.60x = 78,014,145,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,014,145,178.27/425,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,199.92

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