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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,065.80, 287,925.90 and 125,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,065.80, 287,925.90 and 125,537.80 is: 188,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,065.80 : 287,925.90 = 125,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,065.80/287,925.90 = 125,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,065.80x = 287,925.90 × 125,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,065.80x = 36,145,584,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,145,584,049.02/192,065.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,193.75

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