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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,468.72, 261,551.91 and 124,975.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,468.72, 261,551.91 and 124,975.98 is: 172,522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,468.72 : 261,551.91 = 124,975.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,468.72/261,551.91 = 124,975.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,468.72x = 261,551.91 × 124,975.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,468.72x = 32,687,706,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,687,706,273.12/189,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,522.97

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