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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,924.17, 187,964.95 and 110,977.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,924.17, 187,964.95 and 110,977.86 is: 165,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,924.17 : 187,964.95 = 110,977.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,924.17/187,964.95 = 110,977.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,924.17x = 187,964.95 × 110,977.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,924.17x = 20,859,947,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859,947,906.01/125,924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,654.84

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