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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,599.91, 189,237.60 and 113,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,599.91, 189,237.60 and 113,605.92 is: 171,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,599.91 : 189,237.60 = 113,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,599.91/189,237.60 = 113,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,599.91x = 189,237.60 × 113,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,599.91x = 21,498,511,646.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,511,646.59/125,599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,166.62

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