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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,285.54, 298,616.91 and 125,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,285.54, 298,616.91 and 125,258.02 is: 187,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,285.54 : 298,616.91 = 125,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,285.54/298,616.91 = 125,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,285.54x = 298,616.91 × 125,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,285.54x = 37,404,162,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,162,885.12/199,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,691.30

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