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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,911.71, 188,723.81 and 125,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,911.71, 188,723.81 and 125,913.83 is: 173,563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,911.71 : 188,723.81 = 125,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,911.71/188,723.81 = 125,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,911.71x = 188,723.81 × 125,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,911.71x = 23,762,936,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762,936,156.10/136,911.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,563.95

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