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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,145.09, 187,692.35 and 45,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,145.09, 187,692.35 and 45,180.63 is: 67,761.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,145.09 : 187,692.35 = 45,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,145.09/187,692.35 = 45,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,145.09x = 187,692.35 × 45,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,145.09x = 8,480,058,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480,058,393.28/125,145.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,761.81

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