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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,832.80, 188,749.20 and 120,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,832.80, 188,749.20 and 120,000.80 is: 180,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,832.80 : 188,749.20 = 120,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,832.80/188,749.20 = 120,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,832.80x = 188,749.20 × 120,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,832.80x = 22,650,054,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,054,999.36/125,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,001.20

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