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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,133.46, 187,229.31 and 87,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,133.46, 187,229.31 and 87,766.45 is: 131,319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,133.46 : 187,229.31 = 87,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,133.46/187,229.31 = 87,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,133.46x = 187,229.31 × 87,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,133.46x = 16,432,451,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432,451,874.65/125,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,319.41

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