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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,166.20, 687,249.30 and 125,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,166.20, 687,249.30 and 125,742.20 is: 188,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,166.20 : 687,249.30 = 125,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,166.20/687,249.30 = 125,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,166.20x = 687,249.30 × 125,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,166.20x = 86,416,238,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,416,238,930.46/458,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,613.30

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