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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,140.56, 187,705.96 and 46,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,140.56, 187,705.96 and 46,253.04 is: 69,377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,140.56 : 187,705.96 = 46,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,140.56/187,705.96 = 46,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,140.56x = 187,705.96 × 46,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,140.56x = 8,681,971,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681,971,276.12/125,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,377.76

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