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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,022.62, 187,566.20 and 45,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,022.62, 187,566.20 and 45,057.40 is: 67,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,022.62 : 187,566.20 = 45,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,022.62/187,566.20 = 45,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,022.62x = 187,566.20 × 45,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,022.62x = 8,451,244,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,451,244,774.64/125,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,597.72

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