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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,999.80, 188,805.30 and 109,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,999.80, 188,805.30 and 109,281.40 is: 163,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,999.80 : 188,805.30 = 109,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,999.80/188,805.30 = 109,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,999.80x = 188,805.30 × 109,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,999.80x = 20,632,907,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,632,907,511.42/125,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,753.49

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