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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,031.69, 187,566.98 and 41,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,031.69, 187,566.98 and 41,906.25 is: 62,865.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,031.69 : 187,566.98 = 41,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,031.69/187,566.98 = 41,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,031.69x = 187,566.98 × 41,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,031.69x = 7,860,228,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,860,228,546.09/125,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,865.89

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