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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,929.18, 187,972.43 and 110,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,929.18, 187,972.43 and 110,982.88 is: 165,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,929.18 : 187,972.43 = 110,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,929.18/187,972.43 = 110,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,929.18x = 187,972.43 × 110,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,929.18x = 20,861,721,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861,721,642.00/125,929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,662.33

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