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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,881.80, 189,041.40 and 121,945.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,881.80, 189,041.40 and 121,945.20 is: 183,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,881.80 : 189,041.40 = 121,945.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,881.80/189,041.40 = 121,945.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,881.80x = 189,041.40 × 121,945.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,881.80x = 23,052,691,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052,691,331.28/125,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,129.66

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