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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,160.03, 187,664.28 and 49,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,160.03, 187,664.28 and 49,167.57 is: 73,721.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,160.03 : 187,664.28 = 49,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,160.03/187,664.28 = 49,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,160.03x = 187,664.28 × 49,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,160.03x = 9,226,996,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226,996,623.40/125,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,721.59

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