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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,215.28, 187,373.95 and 108,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,215.28, 187,373.95 and 108,406.10 is: 162,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,215.28 : 187,373.95 = 108,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,215.28/187,373.95 = 108,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,215.28x = 187,373.95 × 108,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,215.28x = 20,312,479,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,479,358.51/125,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,220.45

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