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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,078.71, 187,653.14 and 50,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,078.71, 187,653.14 and 50,251.40 is: 75,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,078.71 : 187,653.14 = 50,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,078.71/187,653.14 = 50,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,078.71x = 187,653.14 × 50,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,078.71x = 9,429,831,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,429,831,809.87/125,078.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,391.18

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