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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,233.09, 187,554.39 and 96,926.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,233.09, 187,554.39 and 96,926.47 is: 145,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,233.09 : 187,554.39 = 96,926.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,233.09/187,554.39 = 96,926.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,233.09x = 187,554.39 × 96,926.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,233.09x = 18,178,985,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178,985,178.34/125,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,161.20

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