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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,707.44, 260,523.72 and 125,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,707.44, 260,523.72 and 125,131.08 is: 172,752.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,707.44 : 260,523.72 = 125,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,707.44/260,523.72 = 125,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,707.44x = 260,523.72 × 125,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,707.44x = 32,599,614,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,599,614,449.22/188,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,752.14

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