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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,720.72, 261,869.22 and 125,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,720.72, 261,869.22 and 125,237.07 is: 172,863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,720.72 : 261,869.22 = 125,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,720.72/261,869.22 = 125,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,720.72x = 261,869.22 × 125,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,720.72x = 32,795,733,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795,733,835.99/189,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,863.22

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