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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,430.30, 188,145.45 and 119,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,430.30, 188,145.45 and 119,598.30 is: 179,397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,430.30 : 188,145.45 = 119,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,430.30/188,145.45 = 119,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,430.30x = 188,145.45 × 119,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,430.30x = 22,501,875,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501,875,972.74/125,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,397.45

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