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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,336.52, 188,173.26 and 124,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,336.52, 188,173.26 and 124,014.60 is: 186,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,336.52 : 188,173.26 = 124,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,336.52/188,173.26 = 124,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,336.52x = 188,173.26 × 124,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,336.52x = 23,336,231,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336,231,569.60/125,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,188.60

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