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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,027.52, 388,439.04 and 125,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,027.52, 388,439.04 and 125,868.32 is: 188,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,027.52 : 388,439.04 = 125,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,027.52/388,439.04 = 125,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,027.52x = 388,439.04 × 125,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,027.52x = 48,892,169,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,892,169,387.21/259,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,752.80

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