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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,783.34, 188,762.49 and 81,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,783.34, 188,762.49 and 81,299.76 is: 122,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,783.34 : 188,762.49 = 81,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,783.34/188,762.49 = 81,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,783.34x = 188,762.49 × 81,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,783.34x = 15,346,345,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,345,185.69/125,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,006.18

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