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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,862.80, 188,794.20 and 119,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,862.80, 188,794.20 and 119,739.20 is: 179,608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,862.80 : 188,794.20 = 119,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,862.80/188,794.20 = 119,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,862.80x = 188,794.20 × 119,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,862.80x = 22,606,066,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,066,472.64/125,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,608.80

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