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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,214.96, 187,853.04 and 36,469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,214.96, 187,853.04 and 36,469.36 is: 54,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,214.96 : 187,853.04 = 36,469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,214.96/187,853.04 = 36,469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,214.96x = 187,853.04 × 36,469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,214.96x = 6,850,880,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,850,880,142.85/125,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,712.95

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