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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,182.29, 193,646.84 and 125,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,182.29, 193,646.84 and 125,070.12 is: 172,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,182.29 : 193,646.84 = 125,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,182.29/193,646.84 = 125,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,182.29x = 193,646.84 × 125,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,182.29x = 24,219,432,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,219,432,891.07/140,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,770.99

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