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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,521.60, 188,282.40 and 88,123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,521.60, 188,282.40 and 88,123.90 is: 132,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,521.60 : 188,282.40 = 88,123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,521.60/188,282.40 = 88,123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,521.60x = 188,282.40 × 88,123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,521.60x = 16,592,179,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,179,389.36/125,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,185.85

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