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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,242.62, 171,776.60 and 118,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,242.62, 171,776.60 and 118,464.54 is: 162,480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,242.62 : 171,776.60 = 118,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,242.62/171,776.60 = 118,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,242.62x = 171,776.60 × 118,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,242.62x = 20,349,435,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,349,435,309.44/125,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,480.12

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