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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,174.20, 687,261.30 and 125,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,174.20, 687,261.30 and 125,750.20 is: 188,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,174.20 : 687,261.30 = 125,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,174.20/687,261.30 = 125,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,174.20x = 687,261.30 × 125,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,174.20x = 86,423,245,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,423,245,927.26/458,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,625.30

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