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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,243.94, 187,862.61 and 36,521.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,243.94, 187,862.61 and 36,521.94 is: 54,781.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,243.94 : 187,862.61 = 36,521.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,243.94/187,862.61 = 36,521.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,243.94x = 187,862.61 × 36,521.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,243.94x = 6,861,106,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,106,970.66/125,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,781.95

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