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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,396.60, 189,211.96 and 120,536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,396.60, 189,211.96 and 120,536.12 is: 181,877.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,396.60 : 189,211.96 = 120,536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,396.60/189,211.96 = 120,536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,396.60x = 189,211.96 × 120,536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,396.60x = 22,806,875,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,806,875,516.00/125,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,877.94

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