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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,130.32, 261,106.44 and 125,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,130.32, 261,106.44 and 125,555.04 is: 173,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,130.32 : 261,106.44 = 125,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,130.32/261,106.44 = 125,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,130.32x = 261,106.44 × 125,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,130.32x = 32,783,229,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,783,229,518.46/189,130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,336.72

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