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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,425.80, 188,138.70 and 119,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,425.80, 188,138.70 and 119,593.80 is: 179,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,425.80 : 188,138.70 = 119,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,425.80/188,138.70 = 119,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,425.80x = 188,138.70 × 119,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,425.80x = 22,500,222,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500,222,060.06/125,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,390.70

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