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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,150.61, 187,703.24 and 50,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,150.61, 187,703.24 and 50,267.73 is: 75,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,150.61 : 187,703.24 = 50,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,150.61/187,703.24 = 50,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,150.61x = 187,703.24 × 50,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,150.61x = 9,435,415,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,415,537.11/125,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,392.49

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