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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,269.96, 687,416.46 and 125,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,269.96, 687,416.46 and 125,845 is: 188,770.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,269.96 : 687,416.46 = 125,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,269.96/687,416.46 = 125,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,269.96x = 687,416.46 × 125,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,269.96x = 86,507,924,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507,924,408.70/458,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,770.66

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