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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,215.46, 187,883.94 and 55,085.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,215.46, 187,883.94 and 55,085.66 is: 82,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,215.46 : 187,883.94 = 55,085.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,215.46/187,883.94 = 55,085.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,215.46x = 187,883.94 × 55,085.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,215.46x = 10,349,710,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,710,838.30/125,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,655.22

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