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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,157.36, 187,710.12 and 46,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,157.36, 187,710.12 and 46,217.64 is: 69,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,157.36 : 187,710.12 = 46,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,157.36/187,710.12 = 46,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,157.36x = 187,710.12 × 46,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,157.36x = 8,675,518,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,518,750.52/125,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,316.89

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