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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,113.21, 187,630.98 and 45,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,113.21, 187,630.98 and 45,140.78 is: 67,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,113.21 : 187,630.98 = 45,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,113.21/187,630.98 = 45,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,113.21x = 187,630.98 × 45,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,113.21x = 8,469,808,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469,808,981.57/125,113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,697.16

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