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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,051.14, 187,579.50 and 45,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,051.14, 187,579.50 and 45,095.56 is: 67,644.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,051.14 : 187,579.50 = 45,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,051.14/187,579.50 = 45,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,051.14x = 187,579.50 × 45,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,051.14x = 8,459,002,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,002,486.53/125,051.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,644.34

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