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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,112.52, 388,566.18 and 125,953.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,112.52, 388,566.18 and 125,953.38 is: 188,880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,112.52 : 388,566.18 = 125,953.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,112.52/388,566.18 = 125,953.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,112.52x = 388,566.18 × 125,953.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,112.52x = 48,941,223,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,941,223,724.69/259,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,880.20

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