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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,239.20, 187,997.04 and 99,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,239.20, 187,997.04 and 99,111.84 is: 148,777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,239.20 : 187,997.04 = 99,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,239.20/187,997.04 = 99,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,239.20x = 187,997.04 × 99,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,239.20x = 18,632,732,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,732,548.95/125,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,777.16

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