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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,362.08, 261,402.72 and 125,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,362.08, 261,402.72 and 125,754.40 is: 173,596.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,362.08 : 261,402.72 = 125,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,362.08/261,402.72 = 125,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,362.08x = 261,402.72 × 125,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,362.08x = 32,872,542,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,872,542,211.97/189,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,596.22

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