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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,170.58, 187,753.81 and 30,401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,170.58, 187,753.81 and 30,401.54 is: 45,601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,170.58 : 187,753.81 = 30,401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,170.58/187,753.81 = 30,401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,170.58x = 187,753.81 × 30,401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,170.58x = 5,708,004,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,708,004,964.87/125,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,601.81

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