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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,709.08, 260,136.78 and 124,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,709.08, 260,136.78 and 124,936.16 is: 172,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,709.08 : 260,136.78 = 124,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,709.08/260,136.78 = 124,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,709.08x = 260,136.78 × 124,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,709.08x = 32,500,490,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500,490,367.96/188,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,225.37

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