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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,867.40, 188,801.10 and 102,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,867.40, 188,801.10 and 102,827.40 is: 154,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,867.40 : 188,801.10 = 102,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,867.40/188,801.10 = 102,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,867.40x = 188,801.10 × 102,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,867.40x = 19,413,926,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413,926,230.14/125,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,241.10

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