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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,214.14, 187,372.25 and 108,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,214.14, 187,372.25 and 108,404.96 is: 162,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,214.14 : 187,372.25 = 108,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,214.14/187,372.25 = 108,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,214.14x = 187,372.25 × 108,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,214.14x = 20,312,081,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,081,396.03/125,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,218.75

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