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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,391.15, 187,868.02 and 104,465.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,391.15, 187,868.02 and 104,465.61 is: 156,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,391.15 : 187,868.02 = 104,465.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,391.15/187,868.02 = 104,465.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,391.15x = 187,868.02 × 104,465.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,391.15x = 19,625,746,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625,746,786.46/125,391.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,516.20

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