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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,218.55, 693,327.84 and 125,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,218.55, 693,327.84 and 125,259.20 is: 187,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,218.55 : 693,327.84 = 125,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,218.55/693,327.84 = 125,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,218.55x = 693,327.84 × 125,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,218.55x = 86,845,687,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,845,687,109.49/462,218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,888.80

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