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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,867.19, 261,921.19 and 125,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,867.19, 261,921.19 and 125,268.34 is: 172,807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,867.19 : 261,921.19 = 125,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,867.19/261,921.19 = 125,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,867.19x = 261,921.19 × 125,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,867.19x = 32,810,431,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810,431,714.15/189,867.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,807.28

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