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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,906.60, 287,859.90 and 125,421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,906.60, 287,859.90 and 125,421.80 is: 188,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,906.60 : 287,859.90 = 125,421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,906.60/287,859.90 = 125,421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,906.60x = 287,859.90 × 125,421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,906.60x = 36,103,906,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103,906,805.82/191,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,132.70

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