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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,139.80, 288,036.90 and 125,611.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,139.80, 288,036.90 and 125,611.80 is: 188,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,139.80 : 288,036.90 = 125,611.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,139.80/288,036.90 = 125,611.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,139.80x = 288,036.90 × 125,611.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,139.80x = 36,180,833,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180,833,475.42/192,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,304.73

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