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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,172.37, 172,679.97 and 110,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,172.37, 172,679.97 and 110,846.80 is: 152,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,172.37 : 172,679.97 = 110,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,172.37/172,679.97 = 110,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,172.37x = 172,679.97 × 110,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,172.37x = 19,141,022,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141,022,098.60/125,172.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,917.31

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