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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,718.51, 187,393.46 and 115,629.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,718.51, 187,393.46 and 115,629.43 is: 172,354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,718.51 : 187,393.46 = 115,629.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,718.51/187,393.46 = 115,629.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,718.51x = 187,393.46 × 115,629.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,718.51x = 21,668,198,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668,198,965.53/125,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,354.88

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