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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,543.80, 188,315.70 and 119,711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,543.80, 188,315.70 and 119,711.80 is: 179,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,543.80 : 188,315.70 = 119,711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,543.80/188,315.70 = 119,711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,543.80x = 188,315.70 × 119,711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,543.80x = 22,543,611,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,611,415.26/125,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,567.70

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