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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,844.30, 188,766.45 and 120,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,844.30, 188,766.45 and 120,012.30 is: 180,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,844.30 : 188,766.45 = 120,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,844.30/188,766.45 = 120,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,844.30x = 188,766.45 × 120,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,844.30x = 22,654,295,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,295,827.34/125,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,018.45

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