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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,225.73, 693,338.59 and 125,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,225.73, 693,338.59 and 125,266.38 is: 187,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,225.73 : 693,338.59 = 125,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,225.73/693,338.59 = 125,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,225.73x = 693,338.59 × 125,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,225.73x = 86,852,015,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,852,015,283.60/462,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,899.57

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