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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,541.80, 188,312.70 and 124,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,541.80, 188,312.70 and 124,229.60 is: 186,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,541.80 : 188,312.70 = 124,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,541.80/188,312.70 = 124,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,541.80x = 188,312.70 × 124,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,541.80x = 23,394,011,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394,011,395.92/125,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,344.40

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