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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,572.60, 188,358.90 and 119,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,572.60, 188,358.90 and 119,011.60 is: 178,517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,572.60 : 188,358.90 = 119,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,572.60/188,358.90 = 119,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,572.60x = 188,358.90 × 119,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,572.60x = 22,416,894,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,894,063.24/125,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,517.40

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