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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,162.20, 687,243.30 and 125,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,162.20, 687,243.30 and 125,738.20 is: 188,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,162.20 : 687,243.30 = 125,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,162.20/687,243.30 = 125,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,162.20x = 687,243.30 × 125,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,162.20x = 86,412,735,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,412,735,504.06/458,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,607.30

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