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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,235.92, 187,770.56 and 65,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,235.92, 187,770.56 and 65,116.72 is: 97,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,235.92 : 187,770.56 = 65,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,235.92/187,770.56 = 65,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,235.92x = 187,770.56 × 65,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,235.92x = 12,227,002,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,227,002,979.76/125,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,631.76

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