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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,999.70, 188,999.55 and 121,722.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,999.70, 188,999.55 and 121,722.90 is: 182,584.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,999.70 : 188,999.55 = 121,722.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,999.70/188,999.55 = 121,722.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,999.70x = 188,999.55 × 121,722.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,999.70x = 23,005,573,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,573,324.70/125,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,584.35

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