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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,601.80, 188,111.10 and 85,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,601.80, 188,111.10 and 85,944.20 is: 128,716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,601.80 : 188,111.10 = 85,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,601.80/188,111.10 = 85,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,601.80x = 188,111.10 × 85,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,601.80x = 16,167,058,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,167,058,000.62/125,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,716.77

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