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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,251.71, 259,696.15 and 124,642.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,251.71, 259,696.15 and 124,642.81 is: 171,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,251.71 : 259,696.15 = 124,642.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,251.71/259,696.15 = 124,642.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,251.71x = 259,696.15 × 124,642.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,251.71x = 32,369,257,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,257,882.18/188,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,946.69

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