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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,364.74, 207,993.95 and 125,912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,364.74, 207,993.95 and 125,912.66 is: 187,917.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,364.74 : 207,993.95 = 125,912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,364.74/207,993.95 = 125,912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,364.74x = 207,993.95 × 125,912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,364.74x = 26,189,072,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,072,343.17/139,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,917.49

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