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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,033.09, 187,655.74 and 50,203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,033.09, 187,655.74 and 50,203.87 is: 75,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,033.09 : 187,655.74 = 50,203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,033.09/187,655.74 = 50,203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,033.09x = 187,655.74 × 50,203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,033.09x = 9,421,043,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421,043,781.06/125,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,348.41

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