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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,893.60, 686,829.60 and 125,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,893.60, 686,829.60 and 125,469.60 is: 188,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,893.60 : 686,829.60 = 125,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,893.60/686,829.60 = 125,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,893.60x = 686,829.60 × 125,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,893.60x = 86,176,235,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,176,235,180.16/457,893.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,201.44

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