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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,551.36, 686,317.32 and 125,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,551.36, 686,317.32 and 125,127.36 is: 187,688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,551.36 : 686,317.32 = 125,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,551.36/686,317.32 = 125,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,551.36x = 686,317.32 × 125,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,551.36x = 85,877,074,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,877,074,373.88/457,551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,688.38

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