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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,649.57, 194,186.97 and 125,516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,649.57, 194,186.97 and 125,516.25 is: 173,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,649.57 : 194,186.97 = 125,516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,649.57/194,186.97 = 125,516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,649.57x = 194,186.97 × 125,516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,649.57x = 24,373,620,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,620,273.26/140,649.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,293.24

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