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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,840.80, 188,761.20 and 120,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,840.80, 188,761.20 and 120,008.80 is: 180,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,840.80 : 188,761.20 = 120,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,840.80/188,761.20 = 120,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,840.80x = 188,761.20 × 120,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,840.80x = 22,653,005,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653,005,098.56/125,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,013.20

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