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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,787.52, 284,986.25 and 125,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,787.52, 284,986.25 and 125,844.44 is: 188,968.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,787.52 : 284,986.25 = 125,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,787.52/284,986.25 = 125,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,787.52x = 284,986.25 × 125,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,787.52x = 35,863,933,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863,933,456.71/189,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,968.87

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