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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,999.70, 189,145.35 and 72,734.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,999.70, 189,145.35 and 72,734.10 is: 109,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,999.70 : 189,145.35 = 72,734.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,999.70/189,145.35 = 72,734.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,999.70x = 189,145.35 × 72,734.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,999.70x = 13,757,316,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,757,316,801.44/125,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,185.31

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