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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,352.51, 259,994.70 and 124,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,352.51, 259,994.70 and 124,710.81 is: 172,146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,352.51 : 259,994.70 = 124,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,352.51/259,994.70 = 124,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,352.51x = 259,994.70 × 124,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,352.51x = 32,424,149,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,149,632.71/188,352.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,146.10

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