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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,542.80, 188,314.20 and 119,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,542.80, 188,314.20 and 119,710.80 is: 179,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,542.80 : 188,314.20 = 119,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,542.80/188,314.20 = 119,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,542.80x = 188,314.20 × 119,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,542.80x = 22,543,243,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,243,533.36/125,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,566.20

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