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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,204.46, 187,867.44 and 55,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,204.46, 187,867.44 and 55,074.66 is: 82,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,204.46 : 187,867.44 = 55,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,204.46/187,867.44 = 55,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,204.46x = 187,867.44 × 55,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,204.46x = 10,346,735,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,735,383.07/125,204.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,638.71

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