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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,055.36, 187,420.32 and 95,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,055.36, 187,420.32 and 95,364 is: 142,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,055.36 : 187,420.32 = 95,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,055.36/187,420.32 = 95,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,055.36x = 187,420.32 × 95,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,055.36x = 17,873,151,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873,151,396.48/125,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,921.91

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