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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,085.30, 172,643.77 and 114,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,085.30, 172,643.77 and 114,997.76 is: 158,720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,085.30 : 172,643.77 = 114,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,085.30/172,643.77 = 114,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,085.30x = 172,643.77 × 114,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,085.30x = 19,853,646,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853,646,755.90/125,085.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,720.87

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