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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,932.60, 188,898.90 and 124,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,932.60, 188,898.90 and 124,766.20 is: 187,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,932.60 : 188,898.90 = 124,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,932.60/188,898.90 = 124,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,932.60x = 188,898.90 × 124,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,932.60x = 23,568,197,937.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,568,197,937.18/125,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,149.30

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