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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,273.78, 187,713.58 and 96,880.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,273.78, 187,713.58 and 96,880.24 is: 145,167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,273.78 : 187,713.58 = 96,880.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,273.78/187,713.58 = 96,880.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,273.78x = 187,713.58 × 96,880.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,273.78x = 18,185,736,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185,736,681.66/125,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,167.94

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