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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,040.08, 187,557.96 and 41,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,040.08, 187,557.96 and 41,934.08 is: 62,900.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,040.08 : 187,557.96 = 41,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,040.08/187,557.96 = 41,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,040.08x = 187,557.96 × 41,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,040.08x = 7,865,070,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865,070,499.28/125,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,900.40

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