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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,989.70, 188,984.55 and 83,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,989.70, 188,984.55 and 83,999.30 is: 125,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,989.70 : 188,984.55 = 83,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,989.70/188,984.55 = 83,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,989.70x = 188,984.55 × 83,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,989.70x = 15,874,569,910.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,874,569,910.82/125,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,998.95

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