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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,868.60, 188,802.90 and 121,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,868.60, 188,802.90 and 121,030.20 is: 181,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,868.60 : 188,802.90 = 121,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,868.60/188,802.90 = 121,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,868.60x = 188,802.90 × 121,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,868.60x = 22,850,852,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,852,747.58/125,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,545.30

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