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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,614.20, 188,129.70 and 122,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,614.20, 188,129.70 and 122,698.20 is: 183,762.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,614.20 : 188,129.70 = 122,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,614.20/188,129.70 = 122,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,614.20x = 188,129.70 × 122,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,614.20x = 23,083,175,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083,175,556.54/125,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,762.47

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