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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,429.83, 188,137.42 and 91,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,429.83, 188,137.42 and 91,729.98 is: 137,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,429.83 : 188,137.42 = 91,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,429.83/188,137.42 = 91,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,429.83x = 188,137.42 × 91,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,429.83x = 17,257,841,544.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,841,544.53/125,429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,589.61

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