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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,246.61, 172,865.79 and 115,159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,246.61, 172,865.79 and 115,159.07 is: 158,942.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,246.61 : 172,865.79 = 115,159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,246.61/172,865.79 = 115,159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,246.61x = 172,865.79 × 115,159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,246.61x = 19,907,062,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907,062,746.89/125,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,942.93

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