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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,128.23, 187,612.80 and 106,159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,128.23, 187,612.80 and 106,159.41 is: 159,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,128.23 : 187,612.80 = 106,159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,128.23/187,612.80 = 106,159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,128.23x = 187,612.80 × 106,159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,128.23x = 19,916,863,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916,863,851.00/125,128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,171.62

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