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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,851.22, 293,908.20 and 125,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,851.22, 293,908.20 and 125,779.74 is: 188,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,851.22 : 293,908.20 = 125,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,851.22/293,908.20 = 125,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,851.22x = 293,908.20 × 125,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,851.22x = 36,967,696,979.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967,696,979.87/195,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,753.98

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