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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,158.30, 298,737.45 and 125,430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,158.30, 298,737.45 and 125,430.30 is: 188,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,158.30 : 298,737.45 = 125,430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,158.30/298,737.45 = 125,430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,158.30x = 298,737.45 × 125,430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,158.30x = 37,470,727,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,470,727,974.74/199,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,145.45

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