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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,511.96, 259,953.64 and 124,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,511.96, 259,953.64 and 124,826.52 is: 172,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,511.96 : 259,953.64 = 124,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,511.96/259,953.64 = 124,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,511.96x = 259,953.64 × 124,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,511.96x = 32,449,108,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,108,242.53/188,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,132.89

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