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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,421.72, 172,659.92 and 108,658.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,421.72, 172,659.92 and 108,658.77 is: 149,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,421.72 : 172,659.92 = 108,658.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,421.72/172,659.92 = 108,658.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,421.72x = 172,659.92 × 108,658.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,421.72x = 18,761,013,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761,013,992.20/125,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,583.45

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