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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,930.10, 188,895.15 and 124,763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,930.10, 188,895.15 and 124,763.70 is: 187,145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,930.10 : 188,895.15 = 124,763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,930.10/188,895.15 = 124,763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,930.10x = 188,895.15 × 124,763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,930.10x = 23,567,257,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,567,257,826.06/125,930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,145.55

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