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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,056.36, 187,421.82 and 95,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,056.36, 187,421.82 and 95,365 is: 142,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,056.36 : 187,421.82 = 95,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,056.36/187,421.82 = 95,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,056.36x = 187,421.82 × 95,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,056.36x = 17,873,481,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873,481,864.30/125,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,923.41

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