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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,183.51, 209,202.50 and 125,224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,183.51, 209,202.50 and 125,224.43 is: 186,878.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,183.51 : 209,202.50 = 125,224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,183.51/209,202.50 = 125,224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,183.51x = 209,202.50 × 125,224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,183.51x = 26,197,263,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197,263,556.50/140,183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,878.35

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