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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,011.83, 187,587.90 and 124,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,011.83, 187,587.90 and 124,062.33 is: 186,163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,011.83 : 187,587.90 = 124,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,011.83/187,587.90 = 124,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,011.83x = 187,587.90 × 124,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,011.83x = 23,272,591,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272,591,953.81/125,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,163.12

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