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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,140.98, 187,709.90 and 30,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,140.98, 187,709.90 and 30,371.94 is: 45,557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,140.98 : 187,709.90 = 30,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,140.98/187,709.90 = 30,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,140.98x = 187,709.90 × 30,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,140.98x = 5,701,113,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,113,820.21/125,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,557.53

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