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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,867.80, 188,801.70 and 115,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,867.80, 188,801.70 and 115,370.20 is: 173,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,867.80 : 188,801.70 = 115,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,867.80/188,801.70 = 115,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,867.80x = 188,801.70 × 115,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,867.80x = 21,782,089,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,089,889.34/125,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,055.30

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