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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,221.73, 172,832.09 and 115,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,221.73, 172,832.09 and 115,134.18 is: 158,909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,221.73 : 172,832.09 = 115,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,221.73/172,832.09 = 115,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,221.73x = 172,832.09 × 115,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,221.73x = 19,898,880,384.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898,880,384.17/125,221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,909.17

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