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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,253.96, 187,889.82 and 50,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,253.96, 187,889.82 and 50,374.50 is: 75,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,253.96 : 187,889.82 = 50,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,253.96/187,889.82 = 50,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,253.96x = 187,889.82 × 50,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,253.96x = 9,464,855,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464,855,737.59/125,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,565.32

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