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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,267.06, 188,112.27 and 124,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,267.06, 188,112.27 and 124,299.38 is: 186,659.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,267.06 : 188,112.27 = 124,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,267.06/188,112.27 = 124,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,267.06x = 188,112.27 × 124,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,267.06x = 23,382,238,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382,238,531.39/125,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,659.11

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