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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,415.89, 662,129.93 and 125,872.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,415.89, 662,129.93 and 125,872.74 is: 188,810.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,415.89 : 662,129.93 = 125,872.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,415.89/662,129.93 = 125,872.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,415.89x = 662,129.93 × 125,872.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,415.89x = 83,344,108,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,344,108,525.11/441,415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,810.85

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