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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140,673.02, 194,219.28 and 125,539.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140,673.02, 194,219.28 and 125,539.66 is: 173,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140,673.02 : 194,219.28 = 125,539.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140,673.02/194,219.28 = 125,539.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140,673.02x = 194,219.28 × 125,539.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140,673.02x = 24,382,222,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,222,376.64/140,673.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,325.51

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