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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,182.88, 298,462.96 and 125,155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,182.88, 298,462.96 and 125,155.36 is: 187,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,182.88 : 298,462.96 = 125,155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,182.88/298,462.96 = 125,155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,182.88x = 298,462.96 × 125,155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,182.88x = 37,354,239,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,354,239,205.47/199,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,537.40

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