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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,194.74, 187,822.86 and 36,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,194.74, 187,822.86 and 36,449 is: 54,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,194.74 : 187,822.86 = 36,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,194.74/187,822.86 = 36,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,194.74x = 187,822.86 × 36,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,194.74x = 6,845,955,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,955,424.14/125,194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,682.45

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