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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,924.40, 188,886.60 and 123,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,924.40, 188,886.60 and 123,737.40 is: 185,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,924.40 : 188,886.60 = 123,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,924.40/188,886.60 = 123,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,924.40x = 188,886.60 × 123,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,924.40x = 23,372,336,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,336,778.84/125,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,606.10

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