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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,828.40, 188,829.96 and 81,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,828.40, 188,829.96 and 81,344.80 is: 122,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,828.40 : 188,829.96 = 81,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,828.40/188,829.96 = 81,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,828.40x = 188,829.96 × 81,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,828.40x = 15,360,335,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,360,335,330.21/125,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,073.68

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