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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,898.40, 188,847.60 and 112,120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,898.40, 188,847.60 and 112,120.30 is: 168,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,898.40 : 188,847.60 = 112,120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,898.40/188,847.60 = 112,120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,898.40x = 188,847.60 × 112,120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,898.40x = 21,173,649,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,649,566.28/125,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,180.45

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