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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,355.16, 693,469.86 and 125,417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,355.16, 693,469.86 and 125,417.48 is: 188,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,355.16 : 693,469.86 = 125,417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,355.16/693,469.86 = 125,417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,355.16x = 693,469.86 × 125,417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,355.16x = 86,973,242,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,973,242,297.15/462,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,109.16

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