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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,214.15, 187,845.87 and 46,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,214.15, 187,845.87 and 46,329.06 is: 69,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,214.15 : 187,845.87 = 46,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,214.15/187,845.87 = 46,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,214.15x = 187,845.87 × 46,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,214.15x = 8,702,722,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,722,581.98/125,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,502.71

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