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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,868.60, 188,802.90 and 72,651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,868.60, 188,802.90 and 72,651.60 is: 108,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,868.60 : 188,802.90 = 72,651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,868.60/188,802.90 = 72,651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,868.60x = 188,802.90 × 72,651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,868.60x = 13,716,832,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,832,769.64/125,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,977.40

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