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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,177.38, 172,686.86 and 110,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,177.38, 172,686.86 and 110,851.80 is: 152,924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,177.38 : 172,686.86 = 110,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,177.38/172,686.86 = 110,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,177.38x = 172,686.86 × 110,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,177.38x = 19,142,649,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,142,649,267.35/125,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,924.19

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